I don't know much about cognitive influences or their relationship to the desire to eat. However, I did some research regarding this topic, and I have learned that cognitive influences are the thoughts, knowledge, or beliefs that shape how we make decisions. Especially in the context of eating, mental processes such as memories, attention, learning, and expectations influence when, what, and how we want to eat. We often get cravings that can be triggered by a memory or something that caught our attention. This is the relationship between cognitive influences and the desire to eat. Cognitive influences impact food desire by shaping our cravings and choices beyond just hunger. Say you smell a similar scent to one of your favorite foods. That could trigger those memories in which could cause you to crave that certain food. With that being said, we are always worrying about the cost and value effects of what and how we eat; this is how economics is related to nutrition. Say one product you want costs $10 more than this off-brand, cheaper, and less nutritious option. You'll probably go with the cheaper option because it saves you money in the long run. Economics shape the environment through prices, access, and income, as well as cognitive influences that affect how people respond to these economic factors, which can impact their nutrition. replay to discussion