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How do we use food?
Comfort soothe you.
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Nutrition to maintain the functions of the body.


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Wellness to affect ones well being.
Entertainment
Is how we use food for/to
To entertain us

Enjoyment to satisfy the senses.
Family and social ties to bring us together
Adventure new experiences.
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What influences food choices?Individual
Influences

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Physiological Influences

• Gender/Age
• Caloric needs
• Nutritional needs
• Health
• Wellness
• Activity levels

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Psychological influences

• Stress

• Emotion

• Appetite

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Personal Beliefs and Tastes

• Likes
• Why do you like foods that you choose?
• Dislikes
• Why do you dislike the foods you refuse?

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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

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Situational Factors

• Stages of the family life cycle.
• Family Schedules.
• Peer Groups
• Financial Resources
• Family Budget
• Knowledge and Skills
• Culinary Skills

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Lets Review.

• Food Choices include
• Nutrition
• Wellness
• Enjoyment
• Family and social ties
• Comfort
• Entertainment
• Adventure

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• Food influences affect food selection through
• Physiological factors
• Psychological factors
• Cultural factors
• Situational factors

4.01C Individual Food Choices and Influences