This question was more popular among the candidates so it was another candidates’ strength. This was the best for almost all the candidates who attempted this question; It was well answered by almost all the candidates who attempted the question.
The answers to the question are:
Factors and explanation influencing food choices
- Nutritional Content: Foods should be well balanced to cater for all family members.
- Storage facilities This determines the quantity and type of food to buy.
- Variety Use a variety of foods and methods to make meals interesting.
- Taste/likes dislike - It determines the choice and method of cooking.
- Cost - Combine proteins of high and low values to stretch the food budget.
- State of health This determines the type of diet to prepare
- Time of the Year:- make use of the foods in season/serve appropriate meals to suit the weather.
- Number/size of family- Cook enough for all family members
- Food in season - They are cheaper at their best when in
season
- Occasion - Serve appropriate dishes for the occasion.
- Age Children’s requirements are different from those of adults.
- Time availablep; Prepare meals within the time available or make advance preparation.
- Sex Males need more intake than female of the same age.
- Cooking Facilities Choose and prepare dishes for which
facilities are available.
- Religion and Culture- select and prepare dishes that are acceptable
to the religion and culture of the people.
- Money Available
available without compromising quality.
