Reasons for Eating

Physical Needs – your body needs certain nutrients to function properly Hunger – a physical sensation that tells the brain that it is time to eat

Physical Needs

Physical Needs – your body needs certain nutrients to function properly Hunger – a physical sensation that tells the brain that it is time to eat Senses – our sensory organs (eyes, nose, tongue, ears) are used in relation to food (colours, aromas, textures, flavours, taste)

Senses

Physical Needs – your body needs certain nutrients to function properly Hunger – a physical sensation that tells the brain that it is time to eat Senses – our sensory organs (eyes, nose, tongue, ears) are used in relation to food (colours, aromas, textures, flavours, taste) Psychological Needs – they are not associated with the body but with the mind (affection, security and satisfaction or a demonstration of pleasant human interaction)

Psychological Needs

Physical Needs – your body needs certain nutrients to function properly Hunger – a physical sensation that tells the brain that it is time to eat Senses – our sensory organs (eyes, nose, tongue, ears) are used in relation to food (colours, aromas, textures, flavours, taste) Psychological Needs – they are not associated with the body but with the mind (affection, security and satisfaction or a demonstration of pleasant human interaction) Social Need – food shared with good friends symbolizes their friendship and trust

Social Needs

Physical Needs – your body needs certain nutrients to function properly Hunger – a physical sensation that tells the brain that it is time to eat Senses – our sensory organs (eyes, nose, tongue, ears) are used in relation to food (colours, aromas, textures, flavours, taste) Psychological Needs – they are not associated with the body but with the mind (affection, security and satisfaction or a demonstration of pleasant human interaction) Social Need – food shared with good friends symbolizes their friendship and trust Food Symbolism – a prestigious object indicates reputation, influence, or social status

Food Symbolism

Food is a means of communicating other symbolic factors. It may express affection, friendship, hospitality, neighbourliness, comfort and sympathy.