One hypothesis that might need to be scientifically investigated is whether people who are struggling to adopt healthy eating habits have incomplete development of taste centers. Especially with regard to children and the difficulty of including food in their dietary repertoire, something similar to "dyslexia" may occur, that is, a difficulty in perceiving flavors that leads them to avoid vegetables and fruits. We from the field of psychology and anthropology investigate the social-environmental factor. However, I suspect that a serious investigation of the reasons for the preference of some foods over others is due to deeper causes.
You may want to read the work of Linda Bartoshuk about "supertasters" who are very sensitive to bitters such as those found in some green vegetables (think broccoli) due to the presence of a particular gene. Most of human eating patterns are due to habits which are notoriously difficult to change. Add to that the environmental conditions that provide many with cheap (due to commodity subsidies) energy dense foods.
Physical Factors. Genetics – Having a relative with an eating disorder increases an individual's risk of developing one. Dieting – Unhealthy dieting techniques can lead to disordered eating. Hormonal changes – Puberty causes hormonal changes that can trigger an eating disorder. https://seedsofhope.pyramidhealthcarepa.com/causes-of-eating-disorders-in-teenagers-and-the-best-solution/amp/
Choice maybe a factor, young consumers make choices based on what is available, what they can afford etc. Most times, even with the knowledge of nutrition or home science taught in schools or college, choice and or the willingness to adapt to lifestyle changes is a factor.
By learning how to make healthier and more mindful choices, it may be able to control compulsive eating, binging, and weight gain. Experts believe that many factors can influence feelings about food and eating behaviors. These factors include:
- Cultural.
- Evolutionary.
- Social.
- Family.
- Individual.
- Economic status.
- Psychological. For more information kindly check the following link: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/10681-the-psychology-of-eating
https://www.researchgate.net/post/What_is_Malnutrition-Do_You_agree_it_is_a_Global_Problem_particularly_in_the_Third_word_countries
Dear @Stella Kontogianni Growing fast food culture, lack of nutritional awareness and knowledge, purchasing capacity, availability of healthy nutrition, and the like are some of the possible reasons.
Lack of awareness of nutritional food, negligence by young people towards healthy food, poor living standards and lack of purchasing capacity and fast food and instant food culture.
Hi dear Stella Kontogianni
it is a difficult question but in my view, it depends on a variety range of factors such as blood types, genes and the place where you live.
A lot of times they learn it from the people they are around most. That includes parents. Set an example for your children.
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