Influences on Food Choices

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Influences on Food Choices

Availability

Time

If I have time to make food

Chicken and rice

If I need to be quick

A quick sandwich

Availability is an influence for many as usually we just eat what has been brought home or even based on how much time we have. For example when I have time to make stuff I take my time to make food compared to when I am in a rush I make something quick.

Money

If I have money to treat myself

Buffets

Restaurants

Food at Home

Any foods that your parents have bought from the market

Cultural

Celebrations

Cultural foods eaten during celebrations (Diwali)

Examples

Gulab Jamun

Samosa

Traditions

Any food from your culture that you eat regularly

Examples of foods I eat

Sabji (Vegetable dish)

Culturally people are influenced including me as usually we eat the foods that we originate from. I have put some foods that I eat culturally above.

Roti (flatbread)

Social

Family

Weddings

Friends

Going to the movies or a birthday party

Soda

You are also very influenced socially from people like friends, family and others. In terms of friends I'd say that you tend to eat more junk because you are just hanging out and you are more relaxed rather then when you are alone.

Physical

5 Senses

Sound

Something with a satisfying crunch

Some fruits/veggies

Popcorn

Touch

Usually something that feels smooth eve in the mouth

Tender Meats

Fruits

Smell

Something that has a fresh smell

Fresh Cookies

Fresh Cake

Sight

Anything that looks appealing

Pizza

Pasta

Many people are influenced with food when they have things like health problems, but we are also influenced by our 5 senses as you can see up top. I would say I'm influenced for the nutrition as I need to know what foods are good for me.

Taste

Anything sweet is usually preferred

Cookies

Foods you eat for comfort

Hunger/Nutrition

Foods you eat because you actually need them

Vitamins/Minerals

Nuts

Protein

Tuna Sandwich

Carbs

Granola bars

Fruits/Veggies

Celery with hummus

Apples

Main topic

Psychological

Reward/Punishment foods

Reward yourself with a sugary fruit as a reward and a vegetable you prefer not to eat as a punishment

Brussels Sprout

Mango

I would say that psychologically you could be very influenced as your emotions are things that we deal with everyday. Sometimes our emotions overpower us and we use food as comfort which is comfort food.

Comfort Foods

Usually something sweet or appealing to taste buds.

Cake

Ice Cream

Media

Social Media

Links

Link to store to buy new foods

Video Ads

Commercial for a new burger at Wendy's

Billboards

Live Video

Pictures flipping through new releases

Media is a big influence on foods because everyone is using it everyday and we encounter many ads or sponsors when we are using our devices. I would say that this affects teens the most as we are probably the age group that uses tchnology the most.

Posters

McDonald's new release

Radio

Commercials

Comercials about fast food places

Burger King

McDonald's