... are at their highest now than ever before. This can be attributed in part to emphasis and dependency on fast food, which is usually very high in saturated fat and carbohydrates, and is the easiest type of food available when out and about. Fast food portions are also substantially larger than what is needed by our bodies daily. Certain psychological factors ... ...

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... double the price of conventional products 3.1. 2 The following motives for the food demand were identified Nutritional needs Every consumer has certain requirements for energy and nutrients such as fat, protein, carbohydrates/ minerals/ vitamins, etc. depending on his or her age, sex, weight, working conditions, temperament and the climate Health motive In high-income societies the food energy surplus has led to ... ...

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