Factors affecting Food Choice

1. Which of these factors affect food choice?

• Time of day

• Money

• Both of the above

Which of the following is true?

• Throughout life, we all need the same amount of energy and nutrients.

• As we get older, we need more energy and nutrients.

• Throughout life, we all need different amounts of energy and nutrients.

Which of the following is the definition of a vegetarian?

• Does not eat any meat, fish, seafood, or any other animal by-products, such as gelatine.

• Does not eat meat, fish, seafood, or other animal by-products such as dairy, eggs, or honey.

• Does not eat meat but does eat fish.

Which of the following foods would a vegan not eat?

• Soy drinks

• Low-fat cheese

• Plain nuts

How would lactose intolerance affect an individual’s food choice?

• They would need to increase their consumption of cow’s milk

• They would need to avoid all dairy products

• They would need to eat more fibre

What is coeliac disease?

• A digestive condition where a person has an adverse reaction to gluten.

• A digestive condition where a person has an adverse reaction to calcium.

• A digestive condition where a person has an adverse reaction to cow's milk.

If a person was looking to lose weight, which part of the food label might they look at?

• The name and address of the manufacturer

• The allergens

• The energy content (kJ or kcal)

If your budget for food was decreased, what would you do?

• Look for discarded food in public bins

• Plan meals, look for special offers on long shelf life products, buy cheaper cuts of meat, include frozen or canned fruit and vegetables, use economy ranges

• Consume foods high in fat, sugar and salt as it isn’t possible to eat healthily on a budget