Nutrition Assignment Details – Week 1 Discussion Forum 1 help

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Nutrition Assignment Details – Week 1 Discussion Forum 1 help

Part 1: Primary Task

Within the Discussion Forum area, write in no less than 150 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

Nutrition is only one of many factors that influence people’s food choices. People ascertain foods for many other various reasons. One reason, of course, is their preference for certain tastes. Some tastes are widely liked, such as the sweetness of sugar and the zest of salt. Sometimes habit dictates people’s food choices while others select food by association such as happiness or disliked experiences. Ethnic heritage, tradition, people’s values, environmental ethics, religious beliefs, and political views also influence food choices. Social interaction is another powerful influence on people’s food choices or people may simply eat in response to emotional stimuli—for example, to relieve boredom or depression or to calm anxiety. Yes the list of why people choose food choices goes on (availability, convenience, economy, age, medical conditions, etc.).

Choose one of the following methods to assist for your paper submission.

  Choice #1:

  • Discuss how incorporating a healthful menu will affect profitability. Consider all angles, from high-end entrées that use organic ingredients to reduced portion sizes of existing menu items.
  • Explain whether the restaurant industry has a responsibility to provide healthful menu choices.