Food for Today ©2010

Chapter 14: Eating Patterns

Chapter Summary

Many factors affect why, when, what, and how much people eat. A person's food choices are influenced by a variety of elements, such as family and emotions. Eating patterns have changed over time, but many people eat breakfast, midday, and evening meals, as well as snacks. There are different options for dining out, and strategies for eating healthfully while doing so. To make improvements to your diet, you can evaluate your food choices by keeping a food record. Understanding and applying the steps of good decision making will help you to make smart food choices.