Sociocultural Factors

Family barriers and enablers (3)

food intake, patterns and behaviours are generally developed through family network, most young people rely on their family to provide their meals, young people also learn how to cook through their parents

Peer group barriers and enablers (2)

Friends are likely to consume similar foods when together, they may also encourage unhealthy eating habits such as skipping meals

Income barriers and enablers (4)

processed foods are generally less expensive than fresh food, low socioeconomic areas often have more fast food options, higher income has an increased choice of food, low income often experience food insecurity

Education barriers and enablers (2)

individuals with higher health literacy are more likely to choose healthier lifestyles, higher education generally means higher income,

Cultural group (1)

different cultures select different foods, some traditional dishes are more energy dense and more nutritious than others

Gender-Men (3)

barriers to eating fruits and vegetables, including cost, lack of skills, and lack of understanding of serving size.

Gender-Women (1)

females generally have a higher health literacy when it comes to healthy eating