5.01 Influences on Food Choices

Individual Influences

Influences that are made by the individual such as physiological, psychological and situational or social.

External Influences

Influences that come from outside of the individual or family.

Wellness

The state of being in overall good health.

Environmental Influences

Factors such as air, water, soil, mineral , plant and animal resources.

Economic Influences

Food choices based on supply and demand, price and availability.

Psychological Influences

Influences such as appetite, emotions and thoughts, stress, personal likes and dislikes.

Physiological Influences

Influences such as gender/age, wellness and activity levels.

Situational Factors (social factors)

Influences such as stages of life, family schedules, financial resources, knowledge, skills and peer group.

Media Influences

Influences such as television, print and the internet.

Cultural Influences

The customs and beliefs of a racial, religious or social group.

Technological Influences

The developments improving any methods for doing tasks.