Unit 4 Factors Affecting Consumer Choice Flashcards
What is disposable income?
Money left after tax and other deductions have been made
How bad family size changed?
Fewer children being born
Ageing population
How have spending patterns changed?
Less spent per person
Less food wasted
Families buying in bulk
How has eating away from home changed?
Become a leisure activity
Vast choice of places to eat
Eat out more frequently
What factors affect the type of meals people eat?
Available budget Time and facilities Range of shopping facilities Skills Likes and dislikes Dietary needs Activities Influence if chefs Advertising
What social factors affect food choice?
Influence of upbringing Area we live in Changing lifestyles Influence of social groups Peer group pressure Religion
What js grazing?
Snacking throughout the day
What is an anaphylactic shock?
Severe symptoms of food allergy
What does allergic mean?
When the body reacts adversely to certain foods
How can meals be planned for toddlers and young children?
Smaller quantities
Wide variety of fresh foods
Based in starchy foods, include protein limited sugary snacks
How can meals be planned for older children and teenagers?
Increase energy, protein and calcium because of rapid growth
How should meals be planned for pregnant women?
Increase energy, vitamin c and calcium
What are saturated fats?
From animal sources
What is cholesterol?
Fatty substances which can cause blockages in the arteries
What does lacto- vegetarians diet needs to be?
No meat, poultry, fish or eggs
Will et airy
Protein met by mixing vegetable proteins eg soya and bugs with dairy products
What does a lacto-ovo-vegetarian diet need to contain?
Will eat dairy and eggs but no poultry, meat or fish
What should a vegans diet contain?
No food from animals or products which use animals
Main source of protein form soya, pulses, bugs and seeds
How do people with diabetes control their blood sugar level?
Type 1- daily injections
Type 2- following a healthy diet which is low on sugar
How do you plan a meal for a diabetic?
Eat regularly and avoid missing meals
Based in portion with plenty of vegetables and whole gran starchy foods
How can you plan a meal fake people with coronary heart disease?
Low in saturated fats
Foods that PUFAs reduce cholesterol - oily fish, salmon and sardines
Rich in dieter fibre
How can you plan a meal for weight loss?
Follow healthy eating guidelines Increase physical exercise Use low fat ingredients Healthy snacks Replace sugary drinks with water
What are the advantages and disadvantages of hypermarkets?
Wide range, competitive prices, in store facilities, free parking, everything under one roof
Need car to get there, cost of petrol, takes a long time
What are the advantages and disadvantages of supermarkets?
Quicker, free parking, cash back, special offers
May be more expensive than hypermarket, less variety, lack facilities
What are the advantages and disadvantages of specialist shops?
Wide range f particular food, knowledge, individual service, quality service, buy as much or little as need
More expensive, difficult parking, may have to travel
What are the advantages and disadvantages of comer shops?
Local, stock basic items, long hours, quicker
More expensive, limited range, poor quality fruit and veg
What ate some examples of religion affecting food choice?
Christianity - Christmas, Easter
Hinduism - don’t eat beef or drink alcohol, Diwali celebrated with sweets and fireworks
Islam - don’t eat pork, alcohol is forbidden
What are the advantages and disadvantages of Internet shopping?
Save time and effort, delivery, can return foods, don’t have to go anywhere
Need Internet and debit or credit card, can’t inspect goods, delivery charge
What are the advantages and disadvantages of discount food stores?
Cheaper prices, value for money, free parking
Smaller range
Out of town so need transport
What are the advantages and disadvantages of farmer markets?
Fresh local produce, organic produce,
Lower food miles
May have to travel, only once a month, limited range, more expensive
What types of cookers are available?
Free standing
Built in
Combination
What factors need to be considered when buying a cooker?
Amount of cooking done Size of family Amount of money Type of fuel Type of job Safety factors Whether you want to move it
What factors should be considered when buying a microwave?
Use Size of family Space available Type Digital or manual Design and style Power output
What types of refrigerators are available?
Larder With ice box Fridge freezer Free standing Fitted
What factors should be considered when buying a fridge?
Size/ capacity Additional features Appearance Money Running costs
What factors should be considered when buying food processors, mixers and blenders?
Required functions Storage space Additional attachments Ease of cleaning Cost and energy rating
What are the safety factors when using electrical equipment?
No wet hands No frayed wiring Use oven gloves Take care when washing sharp knives Keep all equipment clean
What does the sale and supply of good act 1994 state?
Goods must be of satisfactory quality and free from faults
Goods must be fit for purpose and as described
What does the food safety act 1990 state?
It is an offence to
Sell food that is contaminated or make someone ill
Sell food unfit to eat
Misleads consumers
Sell food that is not the quality as described or make false claims about the nutrition
What does the trade dis riptide act 1968/72 state?
Goods must be described accurately
Consumer must not be misled
What does the weights and measures act 1985 do?
Protects customers from being dons the incorrect weight
States that packaged goods must show the exact weight
Ensure scales are correct
What should all food products show by law and the food labelling regulations 1995?
Name of contents Lust of ingredients in descending order of weight Address of the manufacturer Use by and best before Storage instructions Weight of food Country of origin Instructions for use
Where can consumers get advice?
Trading standards Citizens advice bureau Environmental health department Office of fair trading Codes of practice
Statutory rights state that you are entitled to a replacement or refund if………
The product was faulty or unsafe
The product was not as described
Goods not fit for purpose or to satisfactory standard
You are not legally entitled to a replacement or refund if…….
You have changed your mind
Have not followed care instructions
Damaged the product yourself
Seen the product Cheeper elsewhere
How do you seek redress?
Take product back with receipt
Explain the problem
Speak to the manager or head office
Last resort take complaint to claims company
What is pester power?
Children pestering adults to buy products
What is product placement?
Putting product in prominent places
The ASA insist advertising must be………
Legal
Decent
Honest
Truthful
What factors should be considered when buying a freezer?
Style
Type of food likely to freeze
Space
Running costs
