Question

Which individual is making a food choice based on values? a. A child who spits out his mashed potatoes because they taste too salty b. A teenager who mindlessly eats potato chips while watching television c. A Catholic woman who fasts on Good Friday to honor religious custom d. A man who eats oatmeal each day without exception e. A woman who avoids gluten due to allergies

Answer 1

Answer:

C. A Catholic woman who fasts on Good Friday to honor religious custom.

Explanation:

Today, many people carefully consider what they eat before consuming it according to his or her values, in contrast to choosing what to eat only by cravings or 'superficial' decisions. For example, choosing to consume less meat due to the impacts that the meat industry has in our climate is a decision someone makes in regard to values, not only nutrition. So, there is much more analysis involved in this type of decisions.

In this scenario, a Catholic woman decides to fast on Good Friday because she is honoring her religion. This is not a nutrition or health choice, this is a conscious decision based on her values. On the other hand, the other options refer to decisions they make in regard to taste, cravings, or diet.