Consumer Studies

Summarized Food Hygiene notes reviewing how contamination and degradation of food occurs and how it can be prevented. Also includes recipe format and metric system for it.

Summarized Nutrition notes reviewing nutrients structure and function in humans: vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, water, dietary diseases and deficiencies, Trans-fats, Starch vs Sugar and The Balanced Diet.

Summarized nutrition notes reviewing poor nutrition, good nutrition, Food practices, habits and patterns, Resources(human and non-human), Food allergies, Nutritional Terminology, South African Food Based Dietary Guidelines explained, Dietary Goals and Food Groups.

Summarized Consumerism notes reviewing Sustainable consumption, Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, Economic Cycle, Consumer rights and responsibilities, Decision Making: Steps, Complaints, Factors influencing buying behavior, Credit Facilities, Marketing, Advertising, Labelling, Packaging, Dealers and Methods of Heat Transfer.

Summarized notes reviewing cooking method types: advantages, disadvantages and examples.

Summarized Fabrics and Fibers notes reviewing fiber types, Methods of making fabric; Knitting, weaving, bonding, Fiber Blends, Textile Classification, Properties of fibers and finishes to fabrics.

Summarized clothing notes reviewing resources(human and non-human), clothing management, wise shopping, first impressions and appearance, Clothing Functions, Sustainability and easy-care garments and fabrics, garment durability and the Economy.