Table 2.

Examples of individual, interpersonal, and household characteristics relevant to food and beverage purchasing and dietary intake behavior.

Domain	Individual Characteristics	Interpersonal and Household Characteristics
Examples	Eating behaviors Food cooking skills and behaviors Taste/food preference/meal selection Cognitions (attitudes, knowledge, preferences) Time availability and pressure Perceived stress and physiologic stress responses Lifestyle/other health behaviors Weight status Eating disorders and chronic health conditions Biological (age, genes) Demographics (education, race/ethnicity, employment) Immigration status Cultural values Prior experiences/memories with food	Household membership Food preparation equipment, tools, and space Household member with food preparation skills Work schedules Transportation US Department of Agriculture Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) status Time of month (food benefit cycle) Household preferences for food/drinks available Social influences (role modeling, support, norms) Food purchase frequency Time of the day Access to and placement of foods in the home Food choice incentives Rules and norms about eating (family eats together)