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WorksheetsSmart Shopping
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 11mins
Advertisements, salespeople, friend and family members, reviews and product labels are sources of information.
True
False
What are the advantages of salespeople? (2 answers)
Provides general information about the product
Describe the experience of using the product
Can demonstrate how to use the product
Have good technical information about the product
What are the disadvantages of advertisements?
May promote product merely to earn the sales commission and hence may not mention the disadvantages of the product
Information may be biased as it only mentions the good points
May have limited information about a product or service
Some reviews may be biased
What are the advantages of product labels? (2 answers)
Highlight the features of the product
Provide a base for consumers to make comparisons between different brands
Provide detailed information about the product such as ingredients and instructions
Have good technical information about the product
What are the advantages of advertisements?
Highlight the features of a product by providing ratings
Can demonstrate how to use the product
Provides general information of the product
Provides detailed information about the product such as ingredients and instructions
_________________________ means having nutrients, which may have been lost during production, added to the food
Reduced / Lower
Fortified
High in / Rich in
Enriched
_______________________ means that it has a greater percentage than in the usual version
Enriched
High in / Rich in
Free / Zero
Fortified
Identify what part of the food label that is shown in this picture?
Award label
Nutritional claims
Net weight
Nutritional information panel
Prices of products may cost more if they are sold in shops located in city areas
True
False
What label is shown in this picture?
Efficiency label
Quality label
Consumption label
Energy label
This is the healthier choice label
True
False
'House brand' products such as Giant and Fairprice usually cost more than branded products
True
False
_____________________ means having less calories (usually 33.3 - 50% less)
Low
Light (Lite)
Reduced / Lower
Free / Zero
What label is shown in this picture?
Water label
Water-efficiency label
Water-deficiency label
Water-consumption label
Checking the quality of the product can be done by asking people who have used the product before or looking out for any award labels that indicate a product has met certain standards.
True
False
What label is shown in this picture?
Sure mark
Safety mark
Security mark
Quality mark
What are the advantages of shopping at retail stores? (2 answers)
You can see and feel the actual products at the store
You can order products hours or days in advance
For electronic appliances, you can test them to see if they work
You can buy products which are not sold in local retail shops
What are the disadvantages of online shopping?
Payment by credit card may encourage overspending
You need to visit the store in person to buy the products
Your personal information and credit or debit card numbers could be stolen and misused by others
You can only shop at the store when it is open for business
This is NOT the halal certification mark label?
True
False
What are the advantages of catalogue shopping?
You can order items from the catalogue at your convenience by calling from the comfort of your home or sending in a mail order
You can see and feel the actual products at the store
You can take home and use the products immediately after purchase
For electronic appliances, you can test them to see if they work
This label is only displayed on packaging of food products that are lower in total fats, saturated fats, sodium or sugar or higher in dietary fiber, whole grains or calcium when compared to similar products.
True
False
