Food Choices Group questions

Physical Needs What is nutrition? Is the study of nutrients and how they are used by the body

Describe 3 health benefits of practicing good nutrition It helps you feel and look better Growth and to become stronger Overall physical, emotional and intellectual health and well-being

Psychological Needs Give an example of 2 psychological needs that foods meet. Foods help meet include security, a sense of belonging and enjoyment, What is comfort food? They are foods associate with feelings of being cared for and rewarded. How does a situation influence the types of food you enjoy? List examples You want to please your friends and family. So you are going to serve food that they like or go along with a theme of your party.

Social Influences According to the textbook, which social influence has the single greatest influence on your food choices? Family

Available Resources Put the resources in order of the ones that are the greatest influence on food choice to the least and be able to justify your answer. Money, Time, Knowledge, abilities, equipment, and a place to buy food List examples of how technology/food supply influences your food choices. Do you have a garden-you can grow your own fruits and veggies Family farm Spoilage problems Now –planes and truck bring food to you (keep frozen, already prepared, microwave)

Culture Define culture using the definition in your textbook. Refers to the shared customs traditions and beliefs of a large group of people, such as a nation, race or religious groups.These customs are parts of what defines a group’s unique identity.

Culture cont’d How did geography affect food customs in the past? Why does it have less influence today? People who live in a particular region of part of the world may be said to make up a cultural group. How does religion influence food choices? Religion is another basis for defining cultural groups. Members of a particular faith usually have a common set of beliefs and follow specific practices.

Childhood Eating Habits What are the risk factors of unhealthy eating habits? Psychological problems, including lack of self esteem and depression Breathing disorders Bone and joint problems Diabetes High cholesterol Gall bladder disease High blood pressure Stroke Heart disease

Cont’d Using your text, make a list of 5 recommendations for parents who want to encourage their children to eat healthy. Model appropriate eating habits Talk about balanced eating habits Healthy snacks and meals Read over Canada’s Food Guide Identify eating problems