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What does the term 'brand name' refer to?
What does the term 'brand name' refer to?
What is a consumer?
What is a consumer?
An individual who purchases goods or services for personal use.
Define 'food'.
Define 'food'.
Any processed substance intended for human consumption, including drinks, beverages, and ingredients for food preparation.
What does 'expiry date' signify?
What does 'expiry date' signify?
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What is a 'food authorization number'?
What is a 'food authorization number'?
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Consumer products are goods bought for _____ by individuals or households.
Consumer products are goods bought for _____ by individuals or households.
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A consumer product may cause harm only if it is misused.
A consumer product may cause harm only if it is misused.
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Match the consumer product with its common ingredient:
Match the consumer product with its common ingredient:
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Study Notes
Consumer Products Overview
- Comparison of consumer products based on components such as use, safety, quality, and cost.
- Defined as physical items sold to individuals for personal use.
Definitions
- Brand Name: Identifies a product by the manufacturer, distributor, or importer to distinguish it in the market.
- Consumer: An individual who purchases products or services for personal consumption.
- Directions/Instructions for Use: Information on preparation and consumption of food products.
- Food: Any processed substance intended for human consumption, including beverages and ingredients used in food production.
Expiry and Quality Control
- Expiry/Expiration Date: Indicates the last recommended consumption date, beyond which the product may not maintain quality.
- Food Authorization Number: Number provided by the FDA allowing for the manufacture, distribution, and sale of food products, including License to Operate and Food Registration numbers.
- Food Standard: Regulatory guideline defining a food product’s identity, minimum quality factors, and labeling requirements.
Labeling and Nutrition
- Label: Displays written or graphic information on the product container, required to be legible.
- Labeling: Encompasses any written, printed, or graphic content accompanying packaged food.
- Nutrition Facts/Declarations: Standardized statements detailing nutrient content.
- Nutrition Labeling: Description of nutritional properties intended for consumer information.
Processed Food and its Interaction with Society
- Processed Food: Products from physical, chemical, or biological processes applied to primary food commodities for direct sale or use.
- Consumer products result from the interaction of Science, Technology, and Society, with advancements in one area driving improvements in others.
Safety and Risks
- Consumer products, while useful, can pose dangers through misuse or intentional harmful design.
- Harm can occur due to improper use or products designed to inflict harm (e.g., gunpowder, poisons).
Example: Toothpaste Ingredients
- Fluoride: Key ingredient for combating tooth decay.
- Glycerol: Prevents toothpaste from drying out.
- Sorbitol: Aids in maintaining the toothpaste's consistency.
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Test your knowledge on comparing consumer products based on components like safety, quality, and cost. This quiz introduces key concepts such as brand names and consumer definitions. Get ready to see how well you understand consumer goods!
