Many factors play a powerful role in shaping eating behavior. Understanding these factors helps us
understand how and why some people can maintain a healthy weight and eating habits while others
do not. Identify at least two specific examples of each type of factor that influences human food
consumption. For each example, explain its effects on how and what people in general eat. Then,
explain how each factor may affect your eating patterns.
1. Biological Factors:
a. Example (and explain).
b. Example (and explain)

2. Psychological Factors:
a. Example (and explain
b. Example (and explain)

3. Environmental Factors:
a. Example (and explain)
b. Example (and explain)

4. Cultural Factors:
a. Example (and explain)
b. Example (and explain)
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