Foods I-5.01R Influences on Food Choices

Influences that come from outside of the individual or family

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

Influences such as TV, print and the Internet

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

The developments improving any methods for doing tasks.

The state of being in overall good health

Influences such as family schedules, money, knowledge, skills also known as social factors

Influences such as gender, age, wellness and activity levels

Food choices based on supply, demand, price and availability

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

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