Many of us eat food for different reasons.

Some of us eat food because we want the energy that comes with the digestion of food, be it for sports, weightlifting, or fighting fatigue throughout the day.

Some of us eat simply because of overall nutritional value (survival).

People eat food to combat stress.

People eat food for comfort. People feeling sad tend to eat more of less-healthy comfort foods than when they feel happy, according to several studies on the subject.

People eat for pleasure (taste).

People eat for social interaction. Going out to dinner to catch up with a friend.

People eat for a sense of belonging, as part of family customs, and for self-realization. For example, someone who is not hungry may eat a piece of cake that has been baked in his or her honor.

Some of us eat because of environmental and sense triggers such as sight, and smell.

People eat because they are hungry.

People eat because of addictive behavior.

People eat according to learned behaviors regarding etiquette, meal and snack patterns, rituals also vary depending on whether the meal is formal, informal, or special (such as a meal on a birthday or religious holiday).

People eat out of habit or routine. Wake up eat breakfast. Come home eat dinner. Etc.