Consumer+Considerations

=Consumer Considerations=

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 * Factors influencing food choices. List as many factors you can think of that would influence one's food choices, both buying and consuming.

-Decide what is going to be nutritious and convenient for your lifestyle. -Look at how active you are on a daily basis to see how many calories you need.
 * Decision making skills. As a consumer, what decision making skills do you need to make wise decisions about healthy eating? Think of the questions you should ask yourself as a consumer, or soon to be consumer.** -Evaluate what kinds of foods you like and which ones you don't.

__Factors that influenced Alysha's food choices__**:** -how healthy it is -convenience -taste -leftover**s** A huge part of her decision was the convenience of the meal. She was running late and needed a meal that would be quick enough to accomidate her plans. To overcome this obsticle she could set an alarm in the morning. Then she would have time to make a healthy breakfast which is very important.
 * Read the case study on Factors Influencing Food Intake.(hard copy) Fill in the chart. Post a summary of the two questions you answered as a group by clicking on the discussion tab at the top of the page. The summary should be such that all who read it can make assumptions regarding the case study.**


 * Develop a survey on food choice influences. Collect information on at least 25 individuals of varying ages. Post the results in the discussion tab at the top of the page.**