Several lifestyle factors such as family, work and interests influence our individual food selection. Occupation can influence a person's food choice as selection may be due to the physical demands of a job and weekly income. For example, if you were a builder, the physical demand is higher than that of an office job. More physically intense occupations require the individual to consume higher levels of carbohydrate-rich foods for energy, while those that remain sedimentary must be careful with their energy consumption. A person's employment status also affects food choice because those who have a job tend to have more money to spend on food but less time to prepare it than those who are unemployed. Education also helps increase our knowledge about nutrition and the options each of us has. Compulsory education programs in high schools give students access to vital knowledge that helps them live healthy, independent lives. People are also informed about Australia's health and wellbeing issues through government programmes, magazine and television advertising, leaflets and leaflets. Family structure and roles within a household can also impact the availability of food within a household. Dietary preferences and conditions such as gluten intolerance can influence what a family chooses to eat as they may be forced to prepare meals in consideration of the food intolerance. This can also be influenced by work, sporting and recreational commitments which may mean the family needs to eat at separate times or eat different meals. Social factors also influence food choices. Staple foods that belong to a specific climate and geography......middle of paper......and in this country are able to survive comfortably. The cost of food and income level are one of the most important aspects when it comes to food choice. In general, a person with a high income can afford a varied diet rich in all nutrient groups. The cost of food varies depending on the type of food, the quantity purchased, where it was purchased, whether it is in season or not, the expiration date, the store's specials, and how much it was processed. Those with lower incomes may be forced to select discount foods, generic brands and buy in bulk to save money. The amount of available resources normally limits what we can purchase and prepare. If money is plentiful, it allows you to choose to go out to eat or ask someone to cook it for you, while if you are on a limited budget it requires knowledge, skills and dietary requirements to prepare a meal..