1. WHY DO WE EAT?
Chapter 15

2. Why do we eat? Physical Needs:
Nutrients—chemicals found in food, the body needs to function properly.
Nutrition—study of foods and the way your body uses them.

3. Why do we eat?, cont. Psychological Needs:
Security—knowing your basic needs are met.
Sense of belonging —hospitality, being together as a family.
Enjoyment—learning how to cook or going out for a meal.
Self-esteem—satisfaction gained when cooking.

4. Influences on Food Choices
Social Influences:
Culture—shared customs, traditions, beliefs
Family—tied to culture
Friends—friends help us choose what to eat
Media—TV ads for Food trigger what we eat

5. Influences on Food Choices
Resources: objects or qualities that help us reach a goal
Time, money, knowledge, abilities
Technology--equipment
Food Supply—what fresh food is available for us.

6. Influences on Food Choices
Personal Influences:
Your Lifestyle—our way of life
Values and Priorities—home cooked meals or eating out
Emotions—we eat when we are sad
--we eat when we celebrate