Topic 4 - Factors affecting consumer choice Flashcards
How does availability affect consumer choice?
Climate, whether food is grown locally or imported and the food shops that are available to us.
How does acceptability affect want food we consume?
The culture, religious rules and traditions, personal beliefs and values, likes and dislikes, personal needs all have an influence on food choice .
How does affordability affect consumers choice?
The rising cost in food, whether we make our own or buy ready made.
If you are on a limited budget, give threes factors you should think about.
Planning meals, make a shopping list of everything you need and avoid buying impulse.
Take advantages of special offers In the shops.
When cooking double up on recipes. Use half and freeze the other half for a later date.
What are some examples of food culture?
Which foods are acceptable to eat and which are not.
Which foods are considered good and which are considered bad for you.
What is an acceptable way to eat food and what is not an acceptable way.
What is fair trade?
To help produce get a fair price for their produce, to help with working conditions.
What is genetically modified foods?
Involving changing the genes of plants or animals.
Why are many people concerned about the use of GM foods?
Possible health risks and allergic reactions.
Pollen from GM crops can escape and mix with wild plants and non-GM crops.
Tampering or playing with nature.
New to resistant to micro-organisms could develop which we know little about.
What are functional foods?
Foods that claim to have health benefits.
