Social and Cultural Food Preferences and Practices Are External Influences

question 12

Multiple Choice

Social and cultural food preferences and practices are external influences affecting food consumption and are called:

• A) ​food and nutrient factors.
• B) ​lifestyle factors.
• C) ​biological factors.
• D) ​environmental factors.
• E) ​system factors.

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Definitions:

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