1. Why do we eat food? 2. Give three examples of poor food choices. 3. Name some foods that are good for us but that are not very expensive.
4. List five factors that influence our food choices. 5. Explain how a person’s religious beliefs might affect their food choices.
6. Name three diseases associated with poor health. 7. How do parents influence their children’s food choices and eating patterns?
8. Which senses affect our food choices the most? Summary
O O We need to eat to stay alive, for growth and repair of body cells, to provide heat and energy for the body and to regulate and protect the body.
OO We also eat because we feel hungry, to experience the different flavours and smells of foods, and because we like eating with others and celebrating special events.
OO The factors that affect food choices include culture, availability, nutritional awareness, senses, a person’s eating habits, marketing and advertising, cost and health status.
