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What do you think influences the brands and types of foods you buy?

Major food companies launch thousands of new products every year. Are there really that many of us trying new things this often? We started to wonder what makes us choose the foods we do? For some of us, our children's taste is a major influence, for others its an expert's opinion.

Tell us, what do you think influences the brands and types of foods you buy? Why?

My own tastes (50.4%)

Children/family (27.3%)

Your doctor/nutritionist (2.2%)

Product packing nutritional information (15.3%)

TV/other advertising (4.9%)

What do you think influences the brands and types of foods you buy?
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  • urkool By urkool
    on Jan 31, 2008  

    what influences my decision to purchase a certain brand name is the content. I don't buy food that is high in salt,fat, or sugar. No hydronated oils either. I try to provide healthy foods for my family and myself.

  • obgidget1 By obgidget1
    on Jan 31, 2008  

    I always check the labels for content, but I am more likely to try something new if they have a sample, like in Costco warehouse. If it tastes good, I'll buy it and let my husband try it. I try to be more health conscious. Although there are some things that I can not resist at times.

  • lcbb21 By lcbb21
    on Jan 31, 2008  

    I try to make smart choices with my family in mind.

  • nicoletta By nicoletta
    on Jan 31, 2008  

    I think it is important to make good choices around my loved ones so I know they will be healthy too.

  • auntbee51 By auntbee51
    on Jan 31, 2008  

    I do not have any young children at home as mine are all grown now but I am currently trying to get back on track to watching what I am eating and learn to eat better as I am over weight and worry about my health.

  • DEDE By DEDE
    on Jan 31, 2008  

    i am excited about this new site! thanyoy for having me! Diane

  • Danny By Danny
    on Feb 01, 2008  

    I just go with what I like, and I'm the only one who eats regularly in the house anyway

  • cozette By cozette
    on Feb 01, 2008  

    At this stage of my life, I feel that I deserve to indulge in the foods and products that I like, not what someone else thinks I should have.

  • sandla3 By sandla3
    on Feb 01, 2008  

    I like to cook and like to try new meals!

  • chelly96 By chelly96
    on Feb 01, 2008  

    I have five very picky children I cook for, so our food choices are limited. I guess that is my own fault, but I don't mind. I still buy stuff for myself so I can eat healthy. I also make them eat fruits/veggies and a good breakfast.