Main factors which influence food choice

Shopping/online shopping
1. 24 hour shopping
2. Online shopping
  1. Saves time (+)
  2. Disabled/housebound (+)
  3. Compare prices at home (+)
  4. Delivered but charges-increased cost (+/-)
  5. Don't choose products (-)
  6. Security-pay online(-)
Likes and dislikes
1. Single portions
2. Looks, smells, tastes good
Working hours/ shifts
1. Mums work-foods kids can make
2. Shift work-eat at different times
3. Families don't eat together
4. Microwave meals
Allergies
Advertising and media
1. TV
2. Target groups eg free toy for kids
3. Legislation-adverts for kids
Peer pressure
1. Fit in with friends
2. Show individuality
Nutritional knowledge
1. Less knowledge-less healthy choices
2. Traffic light system/GDAs
3. Labels hard to understand
Travel and knowledge of world needs
1. People more adventurous
2. More variety of ethnic restaurants
Special dietary needs
1. Religion
2. Diet-related diseases
3. Intolerances/allergies
4. Stage of life
Lifestyle
1. Lack of skill-take always/Convenience
2. Food on the move
3. Working parent-ready meals
4. Tv-more home cooking
Budget avaiable
1. Limited- Buy popular high fat high sugar food
2. Fruit +veg= expensive
3. Budget brands
4. Healthy versions eg whole meal=expensive
5. Special offers often on unhealthy foods
6. Near use by date=reduced-put in freezer

Resource summary

	Created by Maria Rex almost 11 years ago