1. Chapter 14 Eating Patterns

2. Influences on Food Choices
Resources
Family Food Customs
Friends
The Media
Personal Influences
Daily routine
Values
Emotions

3. Eating Patterns
A mix of food customs and habits that include when, what and how much people eat.

4. Influences On Family Eating Patterns
History – the Industrial Revolution, the Depression, War, the 1950s (homemakers), the 1970s (mom’s entering the work force)
Stages of Family Life
Young children
Teenagers
Empty Nest

5. Daily Meal Patterns Breakfast – “breaking the fast”
Midday & Evening Meals – in the US, lunch is typically lighter and dinner is the largest meal of the day.

6. Grazing… An eating pattern that is gaining popularity
Eating five or more small meals throughout the day instead of three large ones
Can be convenient and healthful

7. Choices for Eating Out…
Full Service Restaurants
Ex: Olive Garden
Self Serve Restaurants
Ex: Chinese Buffet
Fast Food Restaurants
Ex: Taco Bell

8. TAKE OUT As the pace of living increases, so do take out food options…
Delivery (Chinese/Pizza)
Full Service Restaurant Take Out
Ex: Car-Side To Go

9. Eating Out Healthfully…
Portions are often large – ask for a container for leftovers
Build your meal around several appetizers or side dishes instead of one large main dish or entrée.

10. Healthful tips (con’t)
Look for descriptions like broiled, poached, steamed or roasted.
Avoid items described as batter dipped, fried, creamy, or au gratin.

11. A Few More Tips…
Choose salads with care – creamy dressings are high in fat.
Choose pasta dishes served with red sauce rather than creamy sauces.