C1 - DESCRIBE FACTORS WHICH INFLUENCE DIETARY INTAKE
Medical
Medical
Being intolerant to certain foods (gluten or lactose), being allergic to some foods (nuts) or medical conditions (diabetes or obesity)
Religious and cultural
Religious and cultural
Different religions may have different eating practices for example no pork/ alcohol, and fasting for Muslims
Location
Location
Some areas may have more choice and availability
Life stage
Life stage
Different nutritional needs for different life stages for example breast milk
Activity levels
Activity levels
Activity affects how much food we need for energy
Preferences
Preferences
Everyone has different likes and preferences for example ethically produced food.
Socio-economic
Socio-economic
Income, cost, working patterns and living situations can affect choice of food
