She has found the grocery store to offer a wonderful venue with respect to nutrition education, as concrete examples are readily on hand, to be shared with technical information. She often introduces unfamiliar foods as food samples or offer recipes. She shares practical tips to improve flavour, use local products and reduce preparation time. Pam invites participants to share their skills and expertise, and welcome the diverse knowledge they possess. Other expertise requested includes advice on food safety, supplements and the social and economic impact of their food choices.
Healthy eating is influenced by each of the determinants of health.
Income, education and social support influence what foods are used and how they are prepared. The physical environment impacts on food safety, and individual biology, gender and genetics determine specific nutritional needs. Personal health practices influence nutritional status, healthy child development has lifelong implications for physical and emotional development, and access to health services determines what professional nutrition support is available. Finally, culture provides a social context from which we establish our relationship with food. Consideration to the range of factors influencing a person's food choices allows for the development of strategies which are personalized and effective.