Unit 4 Factors Affecting Consumer Choice

Question 1

What is disposable income?

Answer 1

Money left after tax and other deductions have been made

Question 2

How bad family size changed?

Answer 2

Fewer children being born

Ageing population

Question 3

How have spending patterns changed?

Answer 3

Less spent per person
Less food wasted
Families buying in bulk

Question 4

How has eating away from home changed?

Answer 4

Become a leisure activity
Vast choice of places to eat
Eat out more frequently

Question 5

What factors affect the type of meals people eat?

Answer 5

Available budget 
Time and facilities 
Range of shopping facilities 
Skills
Likes and dislikes 
Dietary needs 
Activities 
Influence if chefs
Advertising

Question 6

What social factors affect food choice?

Answer 6

Influence of upbringing 
Area we live in 
Changing lifestyles 
Influence of social groups
Peer group pressure 
Religion

Question 7

What js grazing?

Answer 7

Snacking throughout the day

Question 8

What is an anaphylactic shock?

Answer 8

Severe symptoms of food allergy

Question 9

What does allergic mean?

Answer 9

When the body reacts adversely to certain foods

Question 10

How can meals be planned for toddlers and young children?

Answer 10

Smaller quantities
Wide variety of fresh foods
Based in starchy foods, include protein limited sugary snacks

Question 11

How can meals be planned for older children and teenagers?

Answer 11

Increase energy, protein and calcium because of rapid growth

Question 12

How should meals be planned for pregnant women?

Answer 12

Increase energy, vitamin c and calcium

Question 13

What are saturated fats?

Answer 13

From animal sources

Question 14

What is cholesterol?

Answer 14

Fatty substances which can cause blockages in the arteries

Question 15

What does lacto- vegetarians diet needs to be?

Answer 15

No meat, poultry, fish or eggs
Will et airy
Protein met by mixing vegetable proteins eg soya and bugs with dairy products

Question 16

What does a lacto-ovo-vegetarian diet need to contain?

Answer 16

Will eat dairy and eggs but no poultry, meat or fish

Question 17

What should a vegans diet contain?

Answer 17

No food from animals or products which use animals

Main source of protein form soya, pulses, bugs and seeds

Question 18

How do people with diabetes control their blood sugar level?

Answer 18

Type 1- daily injections

Type 2- following a healthy diet which is low on sugar

Question 19

How do you plan a meal for a diabetic?

Answer 19

Eat regularly and avoid missing meals

Based in portion with plenty of vegetables and whole gran starchy foods

Question 20

How can you plan a meal fake people with coronary heart disease?

Answer 20

Low in saturated fats
Foods that PUFAs reduce cholesterol - oily fish, salmon and sardines
Rich in dieter fibre

Question 21

How can you plan a meal for weight loss?

Answer 21

Follow healthy eating guidelines 
Increase physical exercise 
Use low fat ingredients 
Healthy snacks 
Replace sugary drinks with water

Question 22

What are the advantages and disadvantages of hypermarkets?

Answer 22

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

Question 23

What are the advantages and disadvantages of supermarkets?

Answer 23

Quicker, free parking, cash back, special offers

May be more expensive than hypermarket, less variety, lack facilities

Question 24

What are the advantages and disadvantages of specialist shops?

Answer 24

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

Question 25

What are the advantages and disadvantages of comer shops?

Answer 25

Local, stock basic items, long hours, quicker | More expensive, limited range, poor quality fruit and veg

Question 26

What ate some examples of religion affecting food choice?

Answer 26

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

Question 27

What are the advantages and disadvantages of Internet shopping?

Answer 27

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

Question 28

What are the advantages and disadvantages of discount food stores?

Answer 28

Cheaper prices, value for money, free parking Smaller range Out of town so need transport

Question 29

What are the advantages and disadvantages of farmer markets?

Answer 29

Fresh local produce, organic produce, Lower food miles May have to travel, only once a month, limited range, more expensive

Question 29

What types of cookers are available?

Answer 29

Free standing Built in Combination

Question 30

What factors need to be considered when buying a cooker?

Answer 30

``` Amount of cooking done Size of family Amount of money Type of fuel Type of job Safety factors Whether you want to move it ```

Question 31

What factors should be considered when buying a microwave?

Answer 31

``` Use Size of family Space available Type Digital or manual Design and style Power output ```

Question 32

What types of refrigerators are available?

Answer 32

``` Larder With ice box Fridge freezer Free standing Fitted ```

Question 33

What factors should be considered when buying a fridge?

Answer 33

``` Size/ capacity Additional features Appearance Money Running costs ```

Question 34

What factors should be considered when buying food processors, mixers and blenders?

Answer 34

``` Required functions Storage space Additional attachments Ease of cleaning Cost and energy rating ```

Question 35

What are the safety factors when using electrical equipment?

Answer 35

``` No wet hands No frayed wiring Use oven gloves Take care when washing sharp knives Keep all equipment clean ```

Question 37

What does the sale and supply of good act 1994 state?

Answer 37

Goods must be of satisfactory quality and free from faults | Goods must be fit for purpose and as described

Question 38

What does the food safety act 1990 state?

Answer 38

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

Question 39

What does the trade dis riptide act 1968/72 state?

Answer 39

Goods must be described accurately | Consumer must not be misled

Question 40

What does the weights and measures act 1985 do?

Answer 40

Protects customers from being dons the incorrect weight States that packaged goods must show the exact weight Ensure scales are correct

Question 41

What should all food products show by law and the food labelling regulations 1995?

Answer 41

``` 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 ```

Question 42

Where can consumers get advice?

Answer 42

``` Trading standards Citizens advice bureau Environmental health department Office of fair trading Codes of practice ```

Question 43

Statutory rights state that you are entitled to a replacement or refund if.........

Answer 43

The product was faulty or unsafe The product was not as described Goods not fit for purpose or to satisfactory standard

Question 44

You are not legally entitled to a replacement or refund if.......

Answer 44

You have changed your mind Have not followed care instructions Damaged the product yourself Seen the product Cheeper elsewhere

Question 45

How do you seek redress?

Answer 45

Take product back with receipt Explain the problem Speak to the manager or head office Last resort take complaint to claims company

Question 46

What is pester power?

Answer 46

Children pestering adults to buy products

Question 47

What is product placement?

Answer 47

Putting product in prominent places

Question 48

The ASA insist advertising must be.........

Answer 48

Legal Decent Honest Truthful

Question 50

What factors should be considered when buying a freezer?

Answer 50

Style Type of food likely to freeze Space Running costs