1. Do Now
List five of the influences on food choices which we talked about yesterday.

2. Influences . . . Family Culture Media and advertising
Health/Body Image
Peer influences
Personal taste
Mood and emotion
Cost
Convenience

3. Hunger vs. Appetite
What is the difference between hunger and appetite?
Hunger – a feeling created by the physical need for food.
Appetite – a learned behavior created by a psychological desire for certain food items.

4. Hunger vs. Appetite
Which of these two concepts – hunger or appetite - do advertisements appeal to?
Advertisements create an appetite for the featured food item. They create a psychological desire rather than an actual need.

5. Nutrition and Advertising
You will be creating posters depicting common nutrition-related advertising influences and themes. Your group may choose any advertising theme you can think of. You can use the magazines I’ve provided to find food advertisements for ideas. When finished, you will present your posters to the class.

6. Nutrition and Advertising
Your billboard advertisement should include:
A common advertising theme
A clearly defined food item which you are advertising
A minimum of one illustration
Your presentation should include:
An explanation of your advertising theme
Why you believe your advertising theme is effective
The age group or demographic to which your theme appeals and why.

7. CLOSURE
Write a reflective summary about the factors that influence your food choices.
Factors to consider include:
Favorite foods
Cultural or ethnic background
Foods for special occasions, such as holidays and birthdays