Concept explainers
To examine: Whether the statement “Habit is the number-one determinant of what you eat” is true or false.
Introduction: The food choice refers to selection of foods for eating that result from influences of interactions of various factors. These include biological, economic, physical, social, and psychological determinants.
Answer to Problem 1TF
Correct answer: The statement is false.
Explanation of Solution
The food we eat depends on various factors such as taste, foods of a specific region or culture, appetite, availability of foods, and consumer beliefs and attitudes. Taste is a major determinant of food choice. It includes sensory stimulations that are based on taste, smell, and appearance of food. The taste buds on the tongue contribute for determining tastes.
Hence, the statement is false.
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