4.01 C Individual Food Choices and Influences

Family and social ties to bring us together How do we use food? Comfort soothe you. S Nutrition to maintain the functions of the body. sss Wellness to affect one’s well being. Entertainment Is how we use food for/to… To entertain us We all hear or ask the question “What is there to eat around here” When are the times you ask this question? What are some of your favorite snacks. When do you snack? How much do you spend on snack food in one day? In one week? Besides selecting snacks, what other decisions about food do you make? Enjoyment to satisfy the senses. Family and social ties to bring us together Adventure new experiences. 4.01C Individual Food Choices and Influences

What influences food choices? Individual Influences For most people, food not only satisfies our hunger, it is a source of pleasure. Some people consider good food one of the delights of living. . 4.01C Individual Food Choices and Influences

Physiological Influences Gender/Age Caloric needs Nutritional needs Health Wellness Activity levels Some of the individual influences that affect our food choices are term physiological influences. People eat because they are hungry, but what they eat may depend on their age or gender. It might also be influenced by their health. If someone is not feeling well, often they are not hungry. They may be in poor health because they don’t have proper nourishment, or have some disease that affects their health such as diabetes. 4.01C Individual Food Choices and Influences

Psychological influences Stress Emotion Appetite 4.01C 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? 4.01C 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 Culture is the customs and beliefs of a racial, religious or social group. Today, people often refer to culture in the United States as a “melting pot” because there are so many cultural groups that are here. 4.01C 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 The situation in which you life affects how and what you eat 4.01C Individual Food Choices and Influences

Lets Review…. Food Choices include: Nutrition Wellness Enjoyment Family and social ties Comfort Entertainment Adventure 4.01C Individual Food Choices and Influences

Food influences affect food selection through: Physiological factors Psychological factors Cultural factors Situational factors 4.01C Individual Food Choices and Influences