Social and cultural influences of nutrition

Question 1

What is micronutrient depletion?

Answer 1

This is when inadequate nutrient intake depletes stores such as fat. Over time, tissue levels are reduced, and deficiency symptoms appear when the tissue levels are not maintained.

Question 2

What are the factors influencing nutrient intake? (Story et al.)

Answer 2

The social and physical environment, individual factors and macro factors.

Question 3

What is neophobia?

Answer 3

The rejection and fear of new foods.

Question 4

Is neophobia heritable?

Answer 4

Cooke et al: appears to be heritable, but almost a 1/4 is accounted for by non-shared environmental factors.

Question 5

How can we improve nutritional intake?

Answer 5

Sugar tax, product placement, making school food healthier, taking out 20% of sugar in products.