Food choice
Food choice
Food choice (pronunciation: /fuːd tʃɔɪs/) refers to the selection of specific foods or types of foods, influenced by a variety of factors including personal preferences, cultural practices, and economic conditions.
Etymology
The term "food choice" is derived from the English words "food", meaning a substance consumed to provide nutritional support for the body, and "choice", meaning the act of selecting or making a decision when faced with two or more possibilities.
Factors influencing food choice
There are several factors that influence food choice. These include:
- Personal preferences: This refers to individual likes and dislikes which are often shaped by age, gender, and past experiences with food.
- Cultural practices: Food choices can be influenced by cultural norms and traditions. For example, certain foods may be preferred or avoided due to religious beliefs.
- Economic conditions: The cost of food and a person's income level can significantly impact food choices. People with lower incomes may have limited access to healthy foods due to their higher cost.
- Health and nutrition knowledge: Understanding the nutritional value of different foods can influence food choices. For example, someone who is aware of the health benefits of fruits and vegetables may choose to consume these foods more frequently.
Related terms
- Dietary habits: The habitual decisions an individual or culture makes when choosing what foods to eat.
- Nutrition: The science that interprets the nutrients and other substances in food in relation to maintenance, growth, reproduction, health and disease of an organism.
- Food security: The measure of the availability of food and individuals' ability to access it.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Food choice
- Wikipedia's article - Food choice
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