HUN 2201 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Trans Fat, Saturated Fat, Energy Density

• School: University of Florida
• Department: Food Science and Human Nutrition
• Course: HUN 2201
• Professor: Laura Acosta

Document Summary

People decide what to eat, when to eat and how much to eat depending upon preference. Everything about a person"s choice boils down to their needs and wants and how that correlates to the nutritional intake they need. The biggest reason people choose the foods they choose is: preferences: the taste. Wide known preferences include sweet (sugar) and salty. High fat foods are commonly preferred to lower fat foods. Some research indicates that food preferences might be genetically influenced due to taste perceptions being different. Pregnancy hormones are also known to alter food preferences: habits: Familiar foods can be seen as comforting to the person: ethnic heritage and regional cuisine: These are among the strongest influences on food choices. Similar to the habits category, people opt for foods they grew up on. All the countries in the world have a slightly different or majorly different food choices. Chowder in england is made with clams but in.