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Explore how food affects well-being and brings people together. Discover factors such as culture, beliefs, and physiological influences that shape our food preferences. Learn how to make informed choices for better health and enjoyment.
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5.01 C Individual Food Choices and Influences 5.01C Individual Food Choices and Influences
Comfort soothes you. S Nutrition to maintain the functions of the body. How do we use food? sss Wellness to affect one’s well being. Entertainment Is how we use food for/to… To entertain us Enjoyment to satisfy the senses. Family and social ties to bring us together Adventure new experiences. 5.01C Individual Food Choices and Influences
What influences food choices?Individual Influences 5.01C Individual Food Choices and Influences
Physiological Influences • Gender/Age • Caloric needs • Nutritional needs • Health • Wellness • Activity levels 5.01C Individual Food Choices and Influences
Psychological influences • Stress • Emotion • Appetite 5.01C Individual Food Choices and Influences
Personal Beliefs and Tastes • Likes… • Why do you like foods that you choose? • Dislikes… • Why do you dislike the foods you refuse? 5.01C Individual Food Choices and Influences
Culture and Customs • Racial, religious and social groups that practice similar traditions. • Dietary laws • Muslims and Jews consider pork unclean. • Fish is eaten during Lent. • Traditions that are practiced yearly • Thanksgiving • Easter • Christmas 5.01C Individual Food Choices and Influences
Situational Factors • Stages of the family life cycle. • Family schedules. • Peer groups • Financial resources • Family budget • Knowledge and skills • Culinary skills 5.01C Individual Food Choices and Influences
Lets Review…. • Food Choices include: • Nutrition • Wellness • Enjoyment • Family and social ties • Comfort • Entertainment • Adventure 5.01C Individual Food Choices and Influences
Food influences affect food selection through: • Physiological factors • Psychological factors • Cultural factors • Situational factors 5.01C Individual Food Choices and Influences