Why We Eat What We Eat
Allison Garcia
External Influences
Media
- Print
- Newspaper
- Radio
- Television
- Popular Press
- Magazines
- Books
- Internet
Economics Influences
- Price
- Food's Availability
- Demand
Environmental Influences
- Ecological Factors
- Climate Issues
- Land Availability
Technological Influences
- Food Processing
- Food Preparation
Individual Influences
Physiological Influences
- Gender or Age
- Caloric Needs
- Nutritional Needs
- Health
- Wellness
- Activity Needs
Physiological Influences
- Stress
- Emotion
- Appetite
Personal Influences
- Likes
- Why do you like foods that you choose?
- Dislikes
- Why do you dislike the foods you refuse?
Culture & Customs Influences
- Racial, Religious, & Social groups that practice similar traditions
- Dietary Laws
- Muslims & Jews consider pork unclean
- Fish is eaten during Lent
Traditions
- Traditions that are practiced yearly
- Thanksgiving
- Easter
- Christmas