Contemporary Diet and Nutrition

Social and Psychological Factors

The Unit 2 Discussions are taken directly from the Williams’ textbook, Part 2, Chapter 9: “Review Questions.” Therefore, you will need to complete the Unit 2 Reading in order to answer the three topic questions. These three questions will focus on food choices as part of individual food habits.

• What are the social and psychological factors that influence individual food habits?
• From your own experience, what family customs, special observation, or familial history influences food choice?
• What factors influence the acceptance of food misinformation among vulnerable groups?