Influences on Food Choices

Radio

Commercials

Comercials about fast food places

McDonald's

Burger King

Billboards

Posters

McDonald's new release

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.

Social Media

Video Ads

Commercial for a new burger at Wendy's

Links

Link to store to buy new foods

Comfort Foods

Usually something sweet or appealing to taste buds.

Ice Cream

Cake

Reward/Punishment foods

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

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.

Brussels Sprout

Hunger/Nutrition

Foods you eat because you actually need them

Fruits/Veggies

Apples

Celery with hummus

Carbs

Granola bars

Protein

Tuna Sandwich

Vitamins/Minerals

Nuts

Comfort Foods

Foods you eat for comfort

5 Senses

Taste

Anything sweet is usually preferred

Ice Cream

Cookies

Sight

Anything that looks appealing

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.

Pizza

Smell

Something that has a fresh smell

Fresh Cake

Fresh Cookies

Touch

Usually something that feels smooth eve in the mouth

Fruits

Tender Meats

Sound

Something with a satisfying crunch

Popcorn

Some fruits/veggies

Friends

Going to the movies or a birthday party

Popcorn

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.

Cake

Family

Weddings

Traditions

Any food from your culture that you eat regularly

Examples of foods I eat

Roti (flatbread)

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.

Celebrations

Cultural foods eaten during celebrations (Diwali)

Examples

Samosa

Gulab Jamun

Food at Home

Any foods that your parents have bought from the market

Money

If I have money to treat myself

Restaurants

Buffets

Time

If I need to be quick

McDonald's

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.

A quick sandwich

If I have time to make food

Chicken and rice

Pasta