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Factors that effect what we eat (7)
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*Age
*Gender *Genetic makeup *Occupation *Lifestyle *Family *Cultural background |
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Factors that effect why we eat (8)
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*Projecting an image
*Making relationships *Expressing Friendship *Displaying creativity *Expressing feelings to others *Coping with anxiety (by eating or not eating) *A reward to self *Punishment (food withheld) |
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What affects personal food preferences (5)
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*Taste
*Texture *Appearance *Cost *Convenience |
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Neophobia
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A dislike of anything new or unfamiliar (preschoolers)
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Flavor
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Both smell and taste
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The Tastes (5)
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*Sweet
*Sour *Bitter *Salty *Umami |
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Covnitive influences of food choices (6)
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*Habits
*Comfort/discomfort foods *cravings *Advertising & Promotion *Social factors *Nutritional & health benifits |
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Cravings
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Both psychological and physiological.
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Pica
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A craving to eat a non food item (ie: dirt, pencil led, laundry starch, clay etc.)
*Usually associated with pregnancy and iron deficiency. |
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Percent of food choices made while shopping?
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70%
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Social facilitation (situations that encourage social interaction, and usually involve/encourage the consumption of food) (4)
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*Family get togethers
*Company dinners *Celebrations *Religious traditions |
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Environmental influences on what we eat (7)
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*Where we live
*How we live (lifestyle) *With whom we live *What we grew up eating *Economics *Culture *Religion |
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Nutrients
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Any substance(s) in foods that the body can use to obtain energy, repair, and regulate body functions.
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Food
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A mixture of chemicals essential for body functions
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Essential nutrients
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Must be gotten from foods because either your body can't produce them or can't produce enough of them.
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