and teenager’s food choices, especially if the parents set a good example. Other factors Negative body image: Teenagers who develop a negative image of their own bodies can go on to develop eating disorders. These may include wrong attitudes towards food, obesity and other physiological imbalances. While some disorders present only moderate risks, some ,like anorexia and bulimi,a can become extremely dangerous. Interestingly, people’s perception of food risks often differs from the views endorsed by experts. People will routinely take high risks by eating foods proved to lead to obesity and diabetes while, at the same time, reject outright foods considered to present very low risks, such as those from genetically modified crops. Ethical and moral beliefs: Some young people worry about the impact that food production has on the environment. They become concerned at the way food is produced, processed and transported, whether pesticides are used in crops and the way animals are reared and treated. Income and Affordability: For a low-income family, price plays a greater role than quality when shopping for food. For these families, storage and cooking facilities also influence their purchases and, consequently, the family’s diet. Food availability: In rural areas, access to shops and transport can pose a limiting factor. Often local stores are more expensive and do not offer a wide variety of foods, especially fruits and vegetables.
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