M11(5-8)

Question 1

Explain how SOCIAL factors influence your choice of personal diet.

Answer 1

• Social factors relate to other people in a family, group of friends or any group of people who influence each other’s food choices.
• Example: families usually have similar diets.

Question 2

Explain how ECONOMIC factors can influence choice of personal diet.

Answer 2

• Economic factors relate to the cost of food.
• Those who do not earn a lot of money are limited in their choice.
• People with more money will have a wider choice of food.

Question 3

Explain how CULTURAL factors can influence choice of personal diet.

Answer 3

• Cultural factors entail traditions practised over time.
• Some cultural groups have guidelines for food that is acceptable and food that is not allowed.
• These guidelines are often linked to religious beliefs.

Question 4

Explain how POLITICAL factors can influence choice of personal diet.

Answer 4

• Political factors concern the governments of countries and the trade agreements they have with other countries to import food and the laws they make regarding food.