Consumerism Terms Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• expiry date : this is the last date the product should be used.
• unit pricing : this shows the price or cost per unit, e.g. per gram, milliliter, pound, gallon etc. it makes it easier to compare packets of different sizes to find out which is best value.
• percent daily value : shows how a food fits into the overall daily diet. it helps consumers understand the amount (%) or degree of contribution to the daily diet.
• comparative shopping : this is where the consumer compares prices per unit, weight, volume, quality, portion or pack to get the best value.
• net weight : this is the weight of the contents without the weight of a tin or packaging.
• impulse buying : this is buying an item on the spur of the moment because its ‘catches your eyes’ but you do not need it.
• bulk buying : this is buying food in large quantities based on sufficient storage space, money available, transport to and from the shop. this saves time, money and energy. standard of identity – this specifies the ingredients that can be used in a common food such as jelly or ketchup. it may also specify the amount of some ingredients.
• universal product code : this is a system used with computerized checkout counters. it is shown by small square pattern of straight lines on a product label. the lines represent the kind of item the manufacturer or trailer and the specific product. a laser beam scanner at the checkout counter reads the information on the bar and sends it to the computer. the price and name of the item are flashed on a small screen for the customer to see. the sales receipt identifies the product price and sometimes the weight.