3.5.1.1 Influences on Food Choice — AQA Food Preparation and Nutrition 8585 | GradeGen
AQA GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition · 8585
Influences on Food Choice
What you need to know
Identify and explain the various lifestyle and demographic factors that influence food choice, including physical activity level (PAL), income, and lifestyle habits.
Describe how practical and economic factors, such as food availability, seasonality, cost of food, and available preparation time, impact dietary decisions.
Explain how personal and social factors, including celebrations, personal preferences, enjoyment, and healthy eating goals, shape food choices.
Evaluate and justify the choice of specific recipes based on these influencing factors.
Calculate the cost of recipes and propose appropriate modifications to suit different budgets or target dietary needs.