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Factors and Diet-Related Diseases
Factors and Eating Habits:
Social and emotional factors can influence the eating habits of an individual. These eating habits can be
positive, or they can be negative in terms of contributing to diet-related diseases. Using the space below,
explain how specific factors (such as socio-economic status) can affect the eating habits of an individual.
Brainstorm how child poverty can affect people’s long-term health outcomes.
Using the space below, identify how each of the factors can contribute, or make an individual more prone to
diet-related diseases:
Factor
Socio-economic status
How it Contributes to Unhealthy Eating Habits
Geographic Location
Childhood Poverty
Genetics and Heredity
Physical Activity