4 WO03 Application-nutr110_docu... (4 W03 Application Assignment: Understanding Factors That Impact Food Choices In the reading for week three you learned about the problems associated with under- and overnutrition. There are many factors that influence our food choices and have an impact on our nutritional status. Some of the factors that influence our food choices include consideration of how they will impact our nutritional status, but many do not. Included here is a list of factors that could influence food choices: 'Knowledge about nutrition - Availability -Cost - Family, cultural, or religious traditions - Ease of preparation - Marketing - Food storage and/or preservation capabilities - Agricultural influences - Government influences/public policies - Parental responsibility/catering to children (possible pickiness) - Social media and social media influencers - Climate - Fuel prices - Which stores/markets are nearby/convenient - Other For this assignment, use the following table to brainstorm items that impact YOUR food choices. Then use the table to write a five-paragraph essay (described below). 1. Choose three of the items from the bulleted list above that impact YOUR OWN food choices in a way that could influence your nutritional status. (May be a positive or negative impact) 2. Describe HOW they impact your food choices. 3. Brainstorm ideas for how you could overcome any negative impacts of this influence on your food choices. a A Dashboard Calendar To Do Notifications Inbox