HUN-1201 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Dietary Reference Intake, Healthy People Program, Energy Density
12 Feb 2017
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The number one reason most people choose certain foods is taste; they like the. Two widely shared preferences are for the sweetness of sugar and the savoriness of salt. People sometimes select food out of habit; such as, every morning you wake up you have a bowl of cereal. Among the strongest in uences one food choices are ethnic heritage and regional cuisines. People tend to prefer the foods they grew up eating. Enjoying traditional ethnic foods foods associated with particular cultural groups, provides an opportunity to celebrate a person"s heritage. Sharing ethnic foods allows for the development of cultural competence having an awareness and acceptance of cultures and the ability to interact e ectively with people of diverse cultures. Most people enjoy companionship while eating; meals are often social events, and sharing food is part of hospitality. People often eat foods that are accessible, quick and easy to prepare, and within their nancial means.
