Hierarchy of food needs

Getting "enough food"-the most basic creature need-is on the foundation of Satter's Hierarchy of Food Needs, followed closely by the need for what is perceived as acceptable food. When today's need is dependably satisfied, the individual can work toward providing for tomorrow and, having done that, can function at a high enough level to consider aesthetics. Experimenting with novel food builds on trustworthy access to personally rewarding food. Selecting food for instrumental reasons is on the apex of Satter's Hierarchy of Food Needs and can only be approached-and sustained-when all underlying needs are consistently satisfied. © 2007 SOCIETY FOR NUTRITION EDUCATION.