Lecture 3,5,6: Does the environment affect food choice? Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
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List the factors that influence food intake
A
Taste preference Liking of certain foods Parental influences School environment Knowledge Self-efficacy Accessibility/affordability
2
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Describe the social cognitive theory
A
This theory explains how people acquire and maintain certain behavioral patterns through observation, modelling and motivation such as positive reinforcement
3
Q
Describe social ecology
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It is the study of people in an environment and the influences on one another. Individuals are responsibles for making lifestyle choices and an individuals behaviour/decisions are determined by they social environment
4
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List the main factors of Social ecology
A
- Social and cultural norms and values.
- Organisations and Public Policy
- Environment
- Individual factors
