Table 3.

Determinants of food choice grouped according to broad categories*

Category	Determinant / outcomes
Physiological factors	Sensory (e.g. taste) Illness/health condition Food allergy Gut comfort
Cultural background, food beliefs and preferences	Preference Familiarity Animal welfare Political values Environmental/sustainability Cultural background/beliefs
Socio- demographic	Age Sex Sport Nationality
Psychological factors	Nervousness Body image Guilt Mood Enjoyment
Health and nutrition perceptions	Trust Healthiness Natural content Nutritional content Food quality
Sport and stage of competition	Season/phase Experience Playing weight/weight control Timing in regard to competition Enhanced performance
Situational influences	Time to eat Routine Cost Convenience Social media Marketing Travelling Accessibility Exploratory eating Weather Food safety
Interpersonal factors including the influence of others	Teammates/peers Family

^*Categories adapted from previous reviews [10,11] and DONE framework [7].