Food
habits are a typical behaviour of a particular group of people (culture) in
relation to food (Barasi, 2009). It could also be the pattern of eating of
people that settles into fixed habits (Martin, 2013). They include food choices
methods of eating, preparation and numbers of meals eaten per day, time of
eating and the size of the portion eaten. According to Gift (2012), the food
habit of an individual refers to the characteristics of the need to provide for
himself nourishment and simultaneously to meet an assortment of social and emotional
goals. By the choices one makes which becomes a habit or repetition he strives
to achieve such satisfaction and security comfort status, pleasure and
enhancement of his ego. Once formed, food habits tend to control behaviour. The
manner in which an individual behaves in regard to food is the result of what
he has learnt from all his past experiences.
habits are a typical behaviour of a particular group of people (culture) in
relation to food (Barasi, 2009). It could also be the pattern of eating of
people that settles into fixed habits (Martin, 2013). They include food choices
methods of eating, preparation and numbers of meals eaten per day, time of
eating and the size of the portion eaten. According to Gift (2012), the food
habit of an individual refers to the characteristics of the need to provide for
himself nourishment and simultaneously to meet an assortment of social and emotional
goals. By the choices one makes which becomes a habit or repetition he strives
to achieve such satisfaction and security comfort status, pleasure and
enhancement of his ego. Once formed, food habits tend to control behaviour. The
manner in which an individual behaves in regard to food is the result of what
he has learnt from all his past experiences.
Ultimately,
long established food habits of a person good or poor furnish presumptive
evidence of the nutritional status of the group and their (Martin, 2007).
long established food habits of a person good or poor furnish presumptive
evidence of the nutritional status of the group and their (Martin, 2007).
Food
is perceived to be fundamental to life in all societies. The food supply for
some people is so limited that there is no opportunity to exercise any choice
at all. However, cultural taboos will still exist and some foods will never be
eaten. For other people there is an enormous range of foods from which to
choose (Baker, 2009).
is perceived to be fundamental to life in all societies. The food supply for
some people is so limited that there is no opportunity to exercise any choice
at all. However, cultural taboos will still exist and some foods will never be
eaten. For other people there is an enormous range of foods from which to
choose (Baker, 2009).
Eating
pattern vary between countries or regions. Many factors such as economics,
religions, customs and fads influence eating habits and pattern as well as
individual preferences. Economics inside a country, and those directly
relatively to an individual, determine the types of food available. In general,
the developing nations and poorer individual buy less food and less food and
less variety, which limits their diet. People in highly developed industries
nations generally have most varied diets, because they have money to buy
different kinds of food (Ensiminger, 2005).
pattern vary between countries or regions. Many factors such as economics,
religions, customs and fads influence eating habits and pattern as well as
individual preferences. Economics inside a country, and those directly
relatively to an individual, determine the types of food available. In general,
the developing nations and poorer individual buy less food and less food and
less variety, which limits their diet. People in highly developed industries
nations generally have most varied diets, because they have money to buy
different kinds of food (Ensiminger, 2005).
Many
religions do not permit their followers to eat certain foods. Customs influence
the way people eat and to some extent what they eat, some people choose their
diet on the basis of fads and myths. Eating habits have long been partly
controlled by beliefs about what is fit to eat (Ensminger, 2005).
religions do not permit their followers to eat certain foods. Customs influence
the way people eat and to some extent what they eat, some people choose their
diet on the basis of fads and myths. Eating habits have long been partly
controlled by beliefs about what is fit to eat (Ensminger, 2005).
Food habits of the adults
In
old age, people become more like themselves accentuating habits they have had
all long (Lutz, 2007).
old age, people become more like themselves accentuating habits they have had
all long (Lutz, 2007).
Although
the individuals dietary pattern in the majority of old people remains similar
to that which was established by habits required at a younger age, there are
many factors that begin to operate more frequently with increasing age and
these may lead to nutritional deficiencies (Smith, 2008).
the individuals dietary pattern in the majority of old people remains similar
to that which was established by habits required at a younger age, there are
many factors that begin to operate more frequently with increasing age and
these may lead to nutritional deficiencies (Smith, 2008).
According
to Williams (2004), poor dietary habits in young adulthood like any other
persons habits tends to set and accentuated in older age. Surveys usually show
average adequate nutrients consumption. Also, older people are frequent victims
of food faddists claims concerning restorative food products and tonics.
to Williams (2004), poor dietary habits in young adulthood like any other
persons habits tends to set and accentuated in older age. Surveys usually show
average adequate nutrients consumption. Also, older people are frequent victims
of food faddists claims concerning restorative food products and tonics.
Lifelong
inadequate dietary habits may have the elderly adult in a state of marginal
deficiency for a number of nutrients. Acute or chronic diseases in the age
group can place demands on low deficient nutrients reserves, precipitating
frank (Overt) deficiencies. Because of the elderly were forming their food
habits, 60 or 70 years ago when the types and varieties of food were very
difficult than they are today, many in this age group may choose foods familiar
to them from a time when selection was more limited (Luke, 2008).
inadequate dietary habits may have the elderly adult in a state of marginal
deficiency for a number of nutrients. Acute or chronic diseases in the age
group can place demands on low deficient nutrients reserves, precipitating
frank (Overt) deficiencies. Because of the elderly were forming their food
habits, 60 or 70 years ago when the types and varieties of food were very
difficult than they are today, many in this age group may choose foods familiar
to them from a time when selection was more limited (Luke, 2008).
Food habits and health status
The
nutritional status and health of people are affected by the food they eat, both
the kind and the quantity (Martin, 2007).
nutritional status and health of people are affected by the food they eat, both
the kind and the quantity (Martin, 2007).
Food
habits plays an important role in health, it has effect on the health status of
people (Lutz, 2007). According to Smith (2008), the effect of nutrition and
other lifestyle practices on health status of the elderly are cumulative.
Today, the major causes of death in adults are heart disease, cancer and stroke.
All of them are linked to lifestyle, including a nutritional component (Lutz,
2007).
habits plays an important role in health, it has effect on the health status of
people (Lutz, 2007). According to Smith (2008), the effect of nutrition and
other lifestyle practices on health status of the elderly are cumulative.
Today, the major causes of death in adults are heart disease, cancer and stroke.
All of them are linked to lifestyle, including a nutritional component (Lutz,
2007).
In
recent years most health professionals have come to believe that there has been
an increase in ill health which is directly related to our eating habits. A
diet is too high in fat, especially saturated fat, can contribute towards
increasing the risk of coronary heart disease. High blood pressure is another
contributory factor and this is associated with our diets, cancer of the large
bowel is thought to be linked with low intake of cereals and pulses and high
intake of fat, sugar and egg. Eating an excess sugar is the main cause of tooth
decay. On the other hand, a diet high in fibre can help prevent constipation
and diseases of the colon (Stevenson, 2010). According to Baker (2009),
evidence keeps monitoring that certain food factor and current dietary habits
may be linked with heart disease, tooth decay, obesity, diabetes and some types
of cancer.
recent years most health professionals have come to believe that there has been
an increase in ill health which is directly related to our eating habits. A
diet is too high in fat, especially saturated fat, can contribute towards
increasing the risk of coronary heart disease. High blood pressure is another
contributory factor and this is associated with our diets, cancer of the large
bowel is thought to be linked with low intake of cereals and pulses and high
intake of fat, sugar and egg. Eating an excess sugar is the main cause of tooth
decay. On the other hand, a diet high in fibre can help prevent constipation
and diseases of the colon (Stevenson, 2010). According to Baker (2009),
evidence keeps monitoring that certain food factor and current dietary habits
may be linked with heart disease, tooth decay, obesity, diabetes and some types
of cancer.
Ensimger
(2005), reported that according to researches made chronic health impairment
conditions are more prevalent in older adults because various tissues
deteriorate as adults grow older. This
survey went further in attempting to find statistical correlation between degenerative
diseases and certain types of dietary pattern as one of the risk factors that
can contribute to chronic health impairments and degenerative diseases among
the elderly population.
(2005), reported that according to researches made chronic health impairment
conditions are more prevalent in older adults because various tissues
deteriorate as adults grow older. This
survey went further in attempting to find statistical correlation between degenerative
diseases and certain types of dietary pattern as one of the risk factors that
can contribute to chronic health impairments and degenerative diseases among
the elderly population.
Although,
it is not inevitable, health and mobility often change and decline with
advancing age. The increasing life expectancy observed throughout this century
suggests that diet, exercise and other personal and social economic factors can
prolong good health for most people. According to current researches, a
combination of good nutrition and exercise can have beneficial effects on
health of virtually all older adults. Although, such healthy lifestyle habits
are ideally commenced early in life, research also shows that it is never too
late to begin. Even later in life,
improvements in activity pattern and eating pattern and habits can delay or
even reverse many problems and changes associated with the ageing process
(Stevenson, 2010).
it is not inevitable, health and mobility often change and decline with
advancing age. The increasing life expectancy observed throughout this century
suggests that diet, exercise and other personal and social economic factors can
prolong good health for most people. According to current researches, a
combination of good nutrition and exercise can have beneficial effects on
health of virtually all older adults. Although, such healthy lifestyle habits
are ideally commenced early in life, research also shows that it is never too
late to begin. Even later in life,
improvements in activity pattern and eating pattern and habits can delay or
even reverse many problems and changes associated with the ageing process
(Stevenson, 2010).
