An exploratory analysis of the factors that influence food choice among young women

International Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Administration

Volumn 8, Issue 2, 2007, Pages 51-72

  O'Mahony, G Barry ^a   Hall, John ^b  

^a VICTORIA UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

^b DEAKIN UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

Author keywords

Convenience; Culture; Food choice; Physical health; Social status; Taste

Indexed keywords

EID: 34249681887     PISSN: 15256480     EISSN: 15286499     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1300/J149v08n02_03     Document Type: Article

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