Running Head: Factors that Affects My Daily Choice of Food 1

Factors that Affects My Daily Choice of Food

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There are numerous factors that influence food choices including Nutrition, health, taste,

cultural preferences, regional specialties along with dietary restrictions. The most

influential factors on my diet include my schedule, friends, the media and sometimes the

packaging and presentation of food.

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Another concern that affects my food choice is health. I always stick to foods that

produce fewer calories to ensure that I do not gain excess fat. Although taste is a

primary factor but the second option normally lies on how healthy my meal is in terms of

amounts of sugars, fats and calories it packs.

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Emotion as well affects my choice of food. My emotions and food have a special

connection, because sometimes I consume certain foods during stressful and sad

times. It normally involves impulse eating which includes eating “junk ” foods which is not

healthy. Emotions have no significant influence on my choice of meals because when I am stressed out I look for

other avenues or relieving my stress.

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References

7. Factors Influencing Food Choices in Humans. (2017). CLIK. Retrieved 23 February 2017,

from http://clik.dva.gov.au/reports-studies-research-papers-library/research-and-

health-studies/animal-fat-australian-diet/7-factors-influencing-food-choices-humans