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Food Choices
Factors Affecting Food Choices
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Culture | The beliefs and social customs of a group of people |
| Ethnic Food | A food that is typical of a given racial, national, or religious culture |
| Food Norm | Typical standard or pattern related to food and eating behaviors |
| Food Taboo | A social custom that prohibits the use of certain edible resources as food |
| Kosher Food | Food prepared according to Jewish dietary laws |
| Soul Food | Traditional food of the African American ethnic group |
| Staple Food | A mainstay food in the diet |
| Status Food | A food that has a social impact on others |
| Technology | The application of a certain body of knowledge |
| Value | A belief or attitude that is important to someone |
| Food Advertisement | Purpose is to get people to buy food products |