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Factors influencing food choice

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1.Individual energy and nutrient needs- The amount of energy, carbohydrate, fat,
protein, vitamins and minerals needed differs between different age groups and
between males and females

2.Health concerns- Diets which exclude many foods due to a person’s health concerns
or for medical reasons need to be planned carefully.

3.Cultural or religious practices-Ethical and religious practices, such as avoiding meat,
may limit the range of foods people eat.

4.Cost- Cost of food is a particularly important factor for people with low incomes. Food
prepared food at home is often cheaper than eating out or buying take-away.

5.Food availability- Most foods are grown in a particular season of the year. These are
called ‘seasonal foods’. Buying foods when they are in season will often ensure the food
price is lower.

6.Food preferences- Not everyone likes the same food, but some foods are particularly
popular or unpopular. The taste, texture or appearance of foods can affect people
in different ways.

7.Social considerations- Human welfare and fair trading, where growers or producers in
developing countries are paid a good minimum price to cover their costs, can be a high
concern for some people

8.Environmental considerations- Scientific intervention in the food chain also causes
concerns for some people. Genetically modified (GM) ingredients changing a plant,
animal or micro-organism's genes or inserting one from another organism. These foods
are labeled so people may decide to choose non-genetically modified food products.
Advertising and other point of sale information- Advertisements encouraging people
to choose certain foods often appear on the television, internet, radio, posters,
magazines and newspapers. The point of purchase information and product placement
are strategies often used to provide information to consumers. This can assist people in
making healthier choices.

Titany answered the question on November 5, 2021 at 05:50

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