Influences on Nutrient Intake and Food Choices
When we make decisions about what to eat, there are a variety of factors that can influence this choice. These factors might include: food accessibility, dietary restrictions, culture, food safety, or current diet trends to name a few.
In the Unit 9 assignment, you will be given the opportunity to review your personal food intake and make recommendations for any necessary changes to ensure that you are meeting your nutrient requirements. In addition, you will use this opportunity to examine the reasons why you choose the foods you eat.
The following resources may assist you with completing this assignment:
Franchi M. (2012, March). Food choice: beyond the chemical content. International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, Vol. 63 Suppl 1, pp. 17-28. http://search.ebscohost.com.libauth.purdueglobal.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=hch&AN=72090568&site=eds-live
U.S. Department of Agriculture. (n.d.) Topics. Retrieved from https://www.usda.gov/topics
U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (2018, May 11). Food. Retrieved from https://www.fda.gov/Food/default.htm
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