Psychological determinanats of Food habits Flashcards
(19 cards)
What is the difference between food habits and food behaviours?
Habits are automatic, repeated actions triggered by stimuli; behaviours are broader and can include conscious decisions like food selection and preparation.
How long does habit formation typically take?
Around 66 days
What role does psychology play in food behaviours?
It influences food choices through beliefs, learning, emotional responses, and meanings associated with food and body image.
What are the three main psychological models related to food behaviour?
Cognitive models, developmental models, and weight control models.
What does the Theory of Planned Behaviour propose?
That attitudes, social norms, and perceived control (self-efficacy) influence intentions, which then influence behaviours.
What is the main critique of cognition models?
They underemphasize emotion and social context, and may oversimplify the role of hunger and food meanings.
What are the key types of learning in developmental models of eating?
Exposure, social learning, and associative learning.
What is food neophobia and how can it be reduced?
t’s the fear of trying new foods; it can be reduced through repeated exposure.
How does associative learning influence food preferences?
By pairing foods with rewards or punishments, which shapes likes and dislikes over time.
What are some psychological meanings of food?
Comfort, pleasure, control, guilt, family love, religion, culture, etc.
What can result from excessive weight concern?
Body dissatisfaction, dieting, and disordered eating behaviours.
Why is dieting often problematic?
It can lead to cycles of undereating and overeating, especially when linked to emotional triggers.
What factors contribute to eating disorders?
Cognitions, learning, dieting, body dissatisfaction, perfectionism, family dynamics, and significant life events.
What is disordered eating?
Irregular eating behaviours that may not meet the criteria for an eating disorder but still pose health risks.
How do mood and food influence each other?
Mood can trigger overeating or undereating, while certain foods (e.g., carbs, fats) can influence mood.
What is the IKEA effect in food preparation?
People value and prefer foods more if they help prepare them.
What barriers can affect food preparation?
Time scarcity, effort, family preferences, and lack of enjoyment.
How is education related to food behaviour?
- Higher education = better diet and diverse food choices, but this also means eating out more.
- Parental education = Kids who are educated by their parents regarding food eat more veggies/fruits
What is food literacy?
A collection of knowledge, skills, and behaviours that empower people to plan, manage, select, prepare, and eat food to meet their needs.
