GGR107H1 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Oatmeal, Vitamin A, Questionnaire
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Genetics play a part in our decisions. Texture 30% of adults don"t like slippery foods. Preferences start in early life and people become resistant to change. What foods are available/accessible to us in certain environments influence what we regularly eat or not eat. Variety of food choices, size and shape of plates, packing, type and amount visible. Eating dinner with other people increases the size of your meal by 40% More people present makes you eat more. 2005 americans spent billion on organic/natural food. Weight concerns, body image and health benefits. Perception of food can be influenced by your state of health. The more award you are of health effects of food, the more likely you will try to improve your eating habits. Functional foods oatmeal, salt, gmo foods with added nutrients, phytochemical fortified foods (orange juice with calcium) -15 billion on food advertising annually - million on breakfast cereal, candy and gum.
