Factors Affecting Food Choice

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Food Preferences

Unpopular foods

Pomegranate

Spinach

Broccoli

Popular foods

Fast food and fried food

Fries

Burgers

Things that affect food preferences

Appearance

Texture

Taste

Social and Ethical Concerns

Animal welfare

It is how the animal was treated when it was alive e.g free-range hens vs. caged hens

A concern for some people which affects choice when buying the food

Environmental Concerns

GMO's (genetically modified organisms/food)

Causes people to choose organic food due to scientific intervention

Organic is better for you

Balanced Diet

Nutrients

Water

Minerals

Carbohydrates

White rice

White bread

Whole grain bread

Legumes

Protein

Bad sources

Whole-milk products

Fatty red meats

Good sources

Seafood

Fats

Trans fat

Unsaturated

Saturated

Combined with physical activity

Reduce chances to develop diet related illness

Maintain a healthy weight

Right balance of food

Provides nutrients to stay healthy

Provides energy to stay healthy

Food Advertising

Many ways to advertise due to technology

Newspapers

Magazines

Posters

Radio

Internet

TV

Encourage people to buy specific foods

Social Factors

Affects food choice because of the setting or people around you

Sporting events

Movies

Parties

School lunches

Family mealtimes

Hunger (Individual Energy and Nutrient Needs)

Hunger is the physical need to eat

The amount of energy, carbohydrate, fat, protein, vitamins and minerals needed are not the same for different age groups and genders

Low activity level

Lower energy requirement

High activity level

Higher energy requirement

Psychological

Has a huge influence on food choice

Body image

Weight or clothing size comparisons

Addictions and mental illness

Does not eat enough

Eat too much

Cravings

Usually ends with fast food or even healthy food

Emotions

Mood that influences choice

Preference (taste and texture)

Dislike healthy food

Habits

Eat unhealthy

Food Availability

Seasonal foods

Frozen alternatives available

Cheaper when in season

Cost

Cost is a huge factor for people with low income

Low income

Less choices

Can lead to a unbalanced diet due to lack of food choice

Buy what is cheap

High income

More choices

Unbalanced diet

Buy a lot more fast food

Religious or Cultural Practices

Religious beliefs play a huge part in food choice for many people, this can limit their options on eating specific foods

Vegan (cannot consume meat or dairy)

Foods that contain nutrients they are missing (protein, iron, vitamins, etc.)

Fruit

Vegetarian (cannot consume meat)

No restriction (can consume meat)

Nuts

Fruits

Veggies

Meat

Health Concerns

Medical reasons can cause some people to have to avoid specific foods

Choices

Home cooked meal

Fast food

Diets

Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes

Type 1 diabetes

Food allergens

Peanuts

Soy

Sesame

Wheat

Tree nuts

Fish

Shellfish

Corn

Egg

Dairy