Peers- Sociocultural factors for healthy eating among youth

Question 1

how does social influence from peers encourage unhealthy eating habits

Answer 1

the ‘ideal’ body shape can pressure teens to skip meals or cut entire food groups leading to distorted eating patterns

Question 2

how does peers consumption of foods act as a barrier to healthy eating

Answer 2

by peers consuming fast food and practicing unhealthy eating patterns youth are more likely to order the same

Question 3

how can peers act as an enabler to healthy eating when eating out

Answer 3

by peers choosing healthy options when ordering a main meal youth are more likely to do the same