Psychology 2054A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Nutritionism, Nutrition, Mcdonaldization

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2054A/B
• Professor: Kelly Foley

Document Summary

Social groups develop sets of values and schemas about food: cultures, religion, family, friends. Belonging to a social group means you are sharing these values and beliefs. Deviations from group values may result in social repercussion. Therefore, decisions about what and how much to eat may be influenced by social pressures to conform. What to eat and how much are often represented within a social group by food ideologies. Def: a system of ideas, beliefs, values, and principles of action that mediate how we think about and behave toward food. Can describe: what to eat/what to not eat, how to eat, how much to eat, when to eat. Based on nutritional science that the biochemical properties of food determine health. Following a balanced diet will allow you to achieve optimal health: spiritualism. Based on religious and spiritual ideas that food has moral significance.