Grade 12 Consumer Studies Review

Flashcards covering key concepts from the Grade 12 Consumer Studies Trial/June Exam transcript, including entrepreneurship, nutrition, consumer rights, and clothing.

An entrepreneur is a person who starts and __________ a business.

manages

A balanced meal should contain __________ from different food groups.

nutrients

The Consumer Protection Act is designed to protect __________.

consumers

The care label on clothing provides washing and __________ instructions.

ironing

A budget is a financial plan that helps consumers to control __________.

spending

The nutrient responsible for building and repairing body tissues is __________.

Protein

Profit is calculated as __________ minus expenses.

Income

Buying without planning is known as __________ buying.

impulse

Cotton and wool are examples of __________ fabrics/fibres.

natural

Food spoilage can be reduced through correct __________ methods.

preservation

The substance that helps maintain a healthy digestive system is __________.

Fibre

A product guarantee is commonly referred to as a __________.

warranty

Costs that do not change based on production levels are known as __________ costs.

fixed

If the cost to produce $100$ muffins is $R600$ and the selling price is $R12$ per muffin, the total income is __________.

$$R1200$$

If the total income is $R1200$ and the production cost is $R600$, the profit is __________.

$$R600$$

The six major nutrients include carbohydrates, protein, vitamins, minerals, water, and __________.

fats

The major function of carbohydrates is to provide __________.

energy

Food preservation methods include freezing, drying, refrigeration, and __________.

canning

Consumer __________ include the right to information and the right to safety.

rights

Clothing quality directly affects the __________ of the garment.

durability

Polyester and nylon are examples of __________ fibres.

synthetic