What Affects the Foods We Choose to Eat?

What is one of the biggest influences on our food choices?

• Family and Culture

• Technology

• Weather

• Fashion Trends

Which of the following is an example of a cultural dish mentioned in the text?

• Tacos

• Sushi

• Pasta

• Mofongo

What role do taste buds play in our food choices?

• They affect the availability of food

• They influence our taste preferences

• They decide the nutritional value

• They determine the cost of food

How can cost and access to food affect our choices?

• By making all foods equally available

• By limiting options to what is affordable and accessible

• By ensuring only healthy foods are available

• By providing unlimited access to all types of food

What is the impact of media and advertising on our food choices?

• They only promote local foods

• They make us crave healthy foods

• They can influence us to crave unhealthy foods

• They have no impact

What is emotional eating?

• Eating at specific times of the day

• Eating with friends

• Eating based on emotions rather than hunger

• Eating only when hungry

How can friends influence our food choices?

• By making us eat alone

• By sharing their food preferences with us

• By forcing us to eat healthy

• By providing us with free meals

Why is it important to be a smart viewer of media?

• To save money on food

• To learn new recipes

• To find the best restaurants

• To avoid being influenced by unhealthy food advertising

What can help ensure everyone gets enough to eat?

• Fast food chains

• Online food delivery services

• Expensive grocery stores

• Community food banks and school lunch programs

What is a benefit of eating a balanced diet?

• It makes you taller

• It helps your body grow strong and stay focused

• It prevents all diseases

• It guarantees weight loss