Normal and Therapeutic Nutrition

Normal and Therapeutic Nutrition 3(2+1)

Lesson 2:Factors influencing food intake and food habits

Appetite

Refers to the set of signals that guide selection and consumption of specific foods and nutrients.It is influenced by:

• Metabolic factors
• Hedonic factors
• Environmental factors
• Social influences
• Cultural factors
• Learned preferences

Factors that determine appetite.(Figure)