The Relationship between Food Choice and Food Preference, Attitude, Belief, Motive for Food Choice, and Dietary Restraint: An Empirical Review

Abstract

Reviews the English-language and Japanese-language literature on the relationship between food choice and various psychological factors, with consideration of theoretical and methodological issues. Geographical variables, age, sex, sensation seeking, environmental factors, and cognitive variables are examined. The role of social status, health-related beliefs, and family influences in food habits and preferences are discussed. (English abstract) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)