What Determines Food Choices?
Development of food choice behavior's is a complex process that evolves over time. It's impacted by biological and genetic origins as well as social, economic, and personal experiences and choices. The agility to experience flavor likely begins in the womb. Furthermore, adoption of taste and food preferences are shaped by:
Socio Economic Status
Socio Economic Status
Unfortunately, economics is directly tied to food choices. In comparison to individuals who live in poverty, wealthier communities have access to a wide range of supermarkets and specialty store options, making it easier to optimize their nutrition.
Age
Age
As we age, fewer calories are needed because our metabolism slows and less energy is needed over the course of a day.
Socio-Culture Factors
Socio-Cultural Factors
This plays a big role of the development of food preferences across ones lifespan. Positive and negative influences may lead to eating disorders and obesity. Also, let's not forget the influence religion has on food selection. For instants, lawful religious Muslims typically eat fruits, veggies, eggs and meat that is prepared under strict criteria.
Geographical and Seasonal Availability
Geographical and Seasonal Availability
The farther someone lives from the farms the harder it will be to get it to their plates. And the availability of fresh foods is dependent on the complex infrastructure of farmers, shipper, and retail establishments. As seasons change so do our cravings. Hot coco in the winter and iced lemonade in the summer.
Sensory Elements
Sensory Elements
Sensory experience such as location, taste, texture, smells, mood, sight and past experience adds an important determinant of food intake.
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