We Choose Foods for Many Other Reasons

Your favorite foods taste delicious—that’s why they’re your favorites. You also choose certain other foods because they’re staples of your culture, or they’ve become an important aspect of your social life.

Some of your food selections are determined by trends, influenced by media messages, or reflect the amount of time or money you have available. Sometimes, you choose a food just because it’s there. Let’s explore each of these factors more closely.