LIFESCI 2N03 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Joule, Nutrient Density, Energy Density
14 Oct 2017
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Personal preference - number one reason people choose foods is taste. Habit - foods are selected out of habit. Ethnic heritage or tradition - people prefer foods they grew up eating and are part of their culture. Social interactions - people enjoy companionship while eating and tend to eat more while socializing i. e. pizza. Availability, convenience and economy - prefer accessible, quick, cheap and easy to prepare foods. Positive and negative associations - some foods associated with happy occasions - hot dogs at balls games and cakes at parties. Aversions developed to foods that are eaten when sick, etc. Emotion - some people can"t eat when upset, or eat too much. Values - foods can re ect people"s religious or political beliefs. Body weight and image - people select foods they believe will improve physical appearance (or don"t eat) Nutrition and health bene ts - people choose foods that will bene t health.
