Upon completion of this module, the student should be able to:
1. Describe the cultural, social, and psychological factors that influence food behavior.
 a. Distinguish between biological necessity and cultural patterning.
 b. Identify the use of food in a culture.
 c. Explain the symbolism of food in a culture.
 d. Identify the social influences of food in a culture.
 e. Evaluate the psychological influence of food.
2. Determine the economic considerations that affect food intake.
3. Identify some common problems in the nutritional status of individuals in the United States.
4. Explain the ways that illness affects food acceptance.
5. Identify the dietary patterns of some ethnic, cultural, and religious groups in the United States.