Australian Food

PHYSIOLOGICAL: Your body needs food for energy and functioning. The feeling of hunger can be triggered by the smell, sight or discussion of food. Every individual has a particular nutritional requirements. The physical appearance of food plays a major role in our food choices.

RELIGIOUS PRACTICES: Derived from a persons belief system or religious systems which shapes their attitude. Catholics believe that they should not eat meat on the Fridays during lent. Muslims will only eat halal meat. Jews will only eat foods made the Kosher way. Buddhists are forbidden to eat meat and fish. Hindus do not consume

GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS: Location and weather patterns are the major drivers. Warm weather; people will eat lighter and colder foods. People who live near the sea may consume more fish than others. With change of seasons, comes the bearing of different fruits.

PHYCHOLOGICAL: Can relate to mood e.g. When we are bored we might eat chips or lollies When we are happy we might splurge on food. (eat more) When we are sad we might eat chocolate or ice cream Many people eat out of habbit. It is also derived from bad or good experiences with food. SOCIAL INFLUENCES: Eating is a social