1. Ch. 1: “How Food Affects Life”

2. Food Meets Physical Needs
Relieves hunger
Improves Wellness

3. Ricketts
Vitamin D Defiance
Main source of vitamin D is from the sun

4. Osteoporosis

5. Cultural Influences on Food Choices
Culture - the customs and beliefs of a racial, religious or social group
National Origin of Food
French
Germans
Dutch
Italians
Hungarian
Poles
Chinese

6. Religion
Hindus
Muslims & Orthodox Jews
Egyptians
Shintos, Taoists & Buddhist
Fasting
Holidays
Valentine’s Day
Independence Day
Thanksgiving
Memorial Day
Mardi Gras
Cinco de Mayo
Kwanzaa

7. Social Influences on Food Choices
Brings people together
Family
Friends
Mass Media
Current Trends

8. Psychological Influences on Food Choices
Food satisfies emotional needs
Babies
Children
Adults
Unhappy experiences
Eating disorders
Appeals to senses
Sense of pride

9. Factors that Affect Food Supply
Environment
Government
FDA
USDA
Economics
Technology
Nutrient content
Availability
Safety