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Factors affecting food choices

How culture, cost, health, availability, marketing and the senses influence what people eat.

5th Year HigherOrdinary

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Fill the gaps: 1 · Match the pairs: 1 · Multiple choice: 9 · Select all that apply: 3 · Written answer (self/teacher assessed): 1

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Which of the following are social or cultural factors that influence a family's food choices? Select all that apply.

Select all that apply. AReligious beliefs about which foods may be eaten BEating out with friends and peer influence CThe chemical structure of starch DThe boiling point of water EFamily traditions and festive meals

Hint 1

Think about people, beliefs and customs rather than the science of food.

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