Many factors influence how much we eat and our food choices. Numerous studies have shown that simple things such as variety, distractions, visual displays and thinking that a food is good for you, leads to increase consumption. The approach presented is to eliminate overeating, which is not the same as people who under eat. This study reviews literature associated with the factors that affect consumption. Consumption is directly related to ones health in several ways. First of all, the nutritional value of the food. Essential vitamins and minerals are found in foods to promote a healthy body. Secondly, when excess calories are consumed (over consumption) this leads to excess body fat which is the cause for numerous illnesses. Lastly, …show more content…
The variety of different foods eaten within one meal increases the amount of food consumed. This study was conducted using previous research. After evaluating all the results of the study, the conclusion was that variety is a potent factor in increasing food consumption. Of the numerous studies evaluated in the article it seems to have a basic survival concept that plays out. When food is available in abundance along with variety (harvest time and ripe crops), by nature humans consume more. This is to attain needed vitamins and minerals for ideal health. People in cold climates would need this extra layer of fat for insulation and fuel during times of cold weather and diet restrictions (Polivy & Herman, 2006). On the reverse, when limited food and variety is available we reduce our intake for as long as needed for optimal survival. The visual effect of a variety of food (Kahn and Wansink 2004) will also factor into either an increased or decreased consumption. In my opinion the variety and visual effect of food consumption is a contributing factor in an individual’s choices. When enticed with choices and eye appealing food, people will consume more than needed. This scenario is linked to an old saying “the eyes are bigger than the stomach”. (Remick, A. K., Polivy, J., & Pliner, P.,
Nutrition is essential to human’s life, but still people need to take care the quantity and quality necessitated. Most research studies agreed the way e...
Obesity is a very complicated disease and there is no simple cause or cure. Obesity refers to the gaining of weight which occurs when the body takes in more calories than it burns. These excess calories then become fat, leading to increases in weight. There are many factors in the onset of obesity. A major factor is sociocultural factors. Society today plays an important role in how we view food and influences our decisions on meal choices. In today's society, meals are made to be quick and easy, often being high in fat, sugar, salt and calories and lacking nutritional value. Television and advertising also focus on unhealthy food choices, which appeal to children with colorful marketing and toys or games. Furthermore, society has also succumbed to a somewhat sedentary or lethargic lifestyle. Physical activity is on the decline and the relationship between reduced exercise and weight gain has been shown to be a major factor in obesity. Many jobs require sitting in one place in front of a computer for much of the day, children often sit for hours watching television or playing video games instead of engaging in physical activities or sports. This results in weight gain because people do not exercise enough to burn the calories they are consuming.
“Last night, I experienced something new, an extraordinary meal from a singularly unexpected source,”by Anton Ego who has commented about food after he enjoys the meal that is made by Linguini in film Ratatouille. As Ego says the charm of food is huge, and there is no way to resist the temptation of food for people.When people enjoy food at the same time the body will appear some health problems. For example, there are heart disease, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and other diseases. For Americans, the most obvious health problem is obesity. The cause of obesity is not merely that the Americans love of desserts, making the choice of food, lifestyles, as well as social and economic factors are affecting changes in body weights.
There are a lot of low quality foods around us with an endless supply of junk and fast foods. Most of these foods are usually combined with insufficient time to exercise away all the extra calories which is major cause of obesity. Nevertheless, there is a problem of under-eating especially for those in the ancestral health community. It is even saddening that many people are still finding it hard to believe that under-eating leads to mysterious symptoms as a result of insufficient macronutrients and calories. On the other hand, it is surprising that people who are used to under-eat without losing weight tend to shed the extra pounds after increasing their food intake. Under-eating is linked with various health problems and makes it hard for
The human body is like a machine that needs fuel to be able to accomplish certain tasks. Too much fuel or to little fuel can have a great impact on how the machine runs. Food is the fuel that runs the human body. Making the right food choices is crucial to a person’s health. Making unhealthy food choices can lead to the development of chronic diseases such as diabetes or cancer. Along with making the right food choices, it is also important to eat those foods in proper portions. Every person is different, so their portions will also be different. There are several factors that influence a person to eat food. Such as hunger, emotions, environment, availability, family and many more.
The purpose of this report is to educate readers on the factors that lead to eat poor habits, and to share some concepts of healthier eating.
Have you ever inquired what leads to a person’s eating habits? Several factors can play a role in an individual’s choice of food consumption. Important factors to consider when choosing a diet include religion, cultural background, geographical location, knowledge and family income. Although the listed factors can influence food choice it is important to remember that maintaining a healthy diet requires eating in moderation and the discipline to sustain the diet. I continuously attempt to maintain a healthy diet, however, I find myself digressing to unhealthy choices (junk food).
Although most food choose their meals based on taste/moods, it is important to look at the nutrition of what one is consuming as there can be many health risks. Quite often people choose “good” food by what they like when it actually is not “good” at all as it lacks nutritional value. These foods sustain them hardly any time leading to higher consumptions of calories that, on most occurrences, are not burned off. This is how extra pounds add up on people which can quickly and easily, if not addressed, lead to obesity.
All throughout my life I have never had to watch my weight or worry about my eating habits. I have always been able to eat all kinds of different foods unhealthy or healthy it never mattered because of my high metabolism. I never stopped to think of the effects or the problems I could obtain over time if I kept eating the same way. However, after being deeply affected by this semester by my own food journal, The Food Inc. movie, and The Eater Reader I now have a better sense of wisdom and better understanding of the types of foods I was putting into my body, and have stopped drinking carbonation but with the lack of time I will not be able to give up my eating habits up.
Nevertheless, some people insist that fast foods, such as chips, hamburgers and fizzy drinks, that are so cheap and tasty, are not a consequence of the health problems. However, I strongly disagree that fast food has no bad impact on people’s health. I believe that fast food has a negative impact on society and, therefore, people must take care of themselves and lead a healthy lifestyle if they do not want to face serious problems with their
Food is a major part of everyone’s everyday life. It’s hard to imagine life without the chocolate cake on your fingers or a carne asada taco in your mouth. Enjoying delicious desserts and fast food seem extremely magnificent to eat and spend money buying them. Although, there have been many controversies in the United States on how it’s the largest country with the most obesity regarding children, which affects their health, many people are still going throughout their day snacking. Many people in America are having full course meals with thousands of calories in one sitting not knowing the short term or long term side effects that are going to take a huge toll on their lives. Food is delicious, but it comes with a secret behind the savoriness/sweetness.
During young adulthood, range from 18- 40 years old, life is quite busy since people are always on the run. It is easy to say that many people do not think what they eat before they eat. Perhaps, it is because of the busy life during young adulthood that has a huge impact in our diet which can be detrimental to our health. In addition, many people have to go to work and school and they end up having little or no time to eat. In this case, they run to the closest fast food place and order something that is not very healthy. According to Fryer and Ervin (2013), “During 2007–2010, adults consumed, on average, 11.3% of their total daily calories from fast food.” Young adulthood is the phase in life that many people consume low nutrient food which
Food is a great obsession to human beings; it also can say something about us beyond what we decide to put in our mouths. Michael Pollan’s research shows that we are not really eating healthy we are convenient eaters. We much prefer quantity over quality, and this is the reason why we have an issue with obesity today, however, eating doesn’t have to be complicated. Yes, we need to worry about how we eat but not to the extent where it is unhealthy. Food is everywhere it’s a part of our lives. Without it we wouldn’t survive, but are we taking the easy way and eating too unhealthy? Is eating unhealthy all we have really known? What can our food choices say about us, beyond what we choose to put into our mouths? Is being defined by our food a bad thing? How does Social Media influence how we eat?
Food addiction can lead to serious and difficult health concerns. Nevertheless, obesity has other health issues that comes with it as well. In the United States between 2007 and 2009 there has been a 1.1% increase of obesity (Pedram). There has been an assumption that if it continues by 2050 it would be close to 100% of Americans who would be obese (Pedram). This information explains that the increase in overconsumption of food can slowly make most Americans suffer from obesity. Another issue of obesity is that it is “the fifth leading cause of global death” (Pedram). Becoming a food addict can cause an individual into becoming obese that they may eventually face death. Food addiction has become quite a controversial that it is difficult to overcome as fast food restaurants are encouragement in individuals to choose the path of obesity. Nevertheless, obesity is still a health issue that is harmful and dangerous to an
I recorded my food intake for two seperate days during the week. I kept track of my food intake for Wednesday the 21st of March along with that Saturday, the 24th of March. There were a couple differences when comparing the two days after recording them and looking at my Meal Summary. I ate a variety of foods both days when looking through my Meal Summary. I ate plenty of protein and grains during those two days along with fruits. When looking at both Wednesday and Saturday I noticed that I ate more on a weekday rather than on a weekend day. I came to the conclusion that it is because I am much more busy during the week verse the weekend.