Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to justify food choices by analyzing the factors that influence eating habits.
Materials and Prep
Materials needed: Pen and paper, access to the internet for research.
Prep: None
Activities
Research: Look up and list different factors that influence eating habits such as culture, media, peer pressure, and personal preferences.
Food Diary: Keep a food diary for a day and analyze how different factors influenced your food choices.
Role Play: Act out a scenario where you justify your food choices to a friend or family member using the factors you researched.
Talking Points
Quotation: "Our food choices are influenced by many factors such as our cultural background and personal preferences."
Quotation: "The media plays a big role in shaping our perceptions of what is 'healthy' or 'trendy' to eat."
Quotation: "Peer pressure can also impact our food choices, as we may want to fit in with what our friends are eating."
Quotation: "It's important to understand these influences so we can make informed decisions about what we eat."