Question

wellness in your life continued

1. resources. name one resource that has an important influence on your food choices, and explain how your choices are affected.

1. food advertisements. name one food advertisement that you think has influenced your food choices. explain why you think your choices have been influenced.

1. what you know about food, nutrition, and wellness. list one thing you have learned recently that influences your food choices.

Explanation:

Question 13

One resource influencing food choices is family. Family traditions, cooking habits, and shared meals shape preferences. For example, if a family often prepares home - cooked, healthy meals, an individual is more likely to choose nutritious foods. If family members enjoy certain cuisines (like Italian or Mexican), the individual may be drawn to those flavors.

A food advertisement like McDonald's "I'm Lovin' It" campaign. The catchy jingle, colorful ads showing delicious burgers and fries, and the brand's widespread presence create a sense of familiarity and desire. The ads make the food seem convenient and enjoyable, leading to choosing McDonald's when looking for a quick meal.

Recently learned that added sugars in many processed foods (like cereals and yogurts) can contribute to health issues like obesity and diabetes. This knowledge makes me read food labels more carefully and choose products with less added sugar, such as plain yogurt with fresh fruit instead of flavored, sugary yogurt.

Answer:

Family. Family cooking traditions and shared meal preferences affect my food choices. For example, my family often makes homemade soups, so I now prefer fresh, homemade soups over canned ones.

Question 14