CHOICE OF FOOD

The basic misconception about food is that we crave for the food which our body needs. We very often hear 'Let him eat it (whatever food is likes most).If he likes it so much, may be he needs it more.'

Human beings are considered to be the most advanced when their intelligence is compared to that of animals,but as far as food selection is concerned,man does not retain this position.Choice of foods
relating to the body's requirement is more accurate in case of animals.The food-choice of human beings is influenced by his social life and cultural background as well as his learning.Learning profoundly influences our food selection.It is interesting to note that infants show a natural ability to select foods needed by their body,This ability is lost as the child grows up.