# Grade 10 Consumer Studies Notes > CAPS-aligned Grade 10 Consumer Studies revision notes, broken down topic by topic with worked examples, diagrams, and key definitions. - Page: https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/consumer-studies/notes Breadcrumbs: [Home](https://www.hlayiso.com/) › [Grade 10](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10) › [Consumer Studies](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/consumer-studies) › [Notes](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/consumer-studies/notes) ## Topics Each section has a free preview; the full notes are in the free Hlayiso account. ### The consumer - [The consumer notes](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/consumer-studies/notes/the-consumer) - [Consumer needs and wants (Maslow's hierarchy)](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/consumer-studies/notes/the-consumer/consumer-needs-and-wants-maslows-hierarchy) - [Decision-making types and the rational decision-making process](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/consumer-studies/notes/the-consumer/decision-making-types-and-the-rational-decision-making-process) - [Sustainable consumption and good buying habits](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/consumer-studies/notes/the-consumer/sustainable-consumption-and-good-buying-habits) - [Factors influencing consumer buyer behaviour](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/consumer-studies/notes/the-consumer/factors-influencing-consumer-buyer-behaviour) ### Food and nutrition - [Food and nutrition notes](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/consumer-studies/notes/food-and-nutrition) - [Food practices of consumers](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/consumer-studies/notes/food-and-nutrition/food-practices-of-consumers) - [South African food-based dietary guidelines and the food guide pyramid](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/consumer-studies/notes/food-and-nutrition/south-african-food-based-dietary-guidelines-and-the-food-guide-pyramid) - [Nutrients and their functions](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/consumer-studies/notes/food-and-nutrition/nutrients-and-their-functions) - [Meal planning for young adults](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/consumer-studies/notes/food-and-nutrition/meal-planning-for-young-adults) ### Food safety and storage - [Food safety and storage notes](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/consumer-studies/notes/food-safety-and-storage) - [Food spoilage and micro-organisms](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/consumer-studies/notes/food-safety-and-storage/food-spoilage-and-micro-organisms) - [Food hygiene (personal and kitchen)](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/consumer-studies/notes/food-safety-and-storage/food-hygiene-personal-and-kitchen) - [Food safety and safe food handling](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/consumer-studies/notes/food-safety-and-storage/food-safety-and-safe-food-handling) - [Food storage, kitchen pests, and waste control](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/consumer-studies/notes/food-safety-and-storage/food-storage-kitchen-pests-and-waste-control) ### Entrepreneurship - [Entrepreneurship notes](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/consumer-studies/notes/entrepreneurship) - [The entrepreneur and qualities for success](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/consumer-studies/notes/entrepreneurship/the-entrepreneur-and-qualities-for-success) - [Planning for small-scale production](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/consumer-studies/notes/entrepreneurship/planning-for-small-scale-production) - [Costing a product](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/consumer-studies/notes/entrepreneurship/costing-a-product) ### Marketing - [Marketing notes](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/consumer-studies/notes/marketing) - [Marketing strategies and the 5P marketing mix](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/consumer-studies/notes/marketing/marketing-strategies-and-the-5p-marketing-mix) - [The AIDA model and influence on consumer behaviour](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/consumer-studies/notes/marketing/the-aida-model-and-influence-on-consumer-behaviour) ### Clothing - [Clothing notes](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/consumer-studies/notes/clothing) - [Clothing choices for the young adult](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/consumer-studies/notes/clothing/clothing-choices-for-the-young-adult) - [Clothing labels and care labels](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/consumer-studies/notes/clothing/clothing-labels-and-care-labels) - [Adaptive clothing for people with disabilities](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/consumer-studies/notes/clothing/adaptive-clothing-for-people-with-disabilities) ### Fibres and fabrics - [Fibres and fabrics notes](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/consumer-studies/notes/fibres-and-fabrics) - [Natural fibres (cotton, linen, bamboo, wool, silk)](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/consumer-studies/notes/fibres-and-fabrics/natural-fibres-cotton-linen-bamboo-wool-silk) - [Textile blends and their properties](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/consumer-studies/notes/fibres-and-fabrics/textile-blends-and-their-properties) - [Choosing textiles for clothing and furnishing](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/consumer-studies/notes/fibres-and-fabrics/choosing-textiles-for-clothing-and-furnishing) ### Housing and interior - [Housing and interior notes](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/consumer-studies/notes/housing-and-interior) - [Factors influencing housing decisions](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/consumer-studies/notes/housing-and-interior/factors-influencing-housing-decisions) - [Types of housing and location](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/consumer-studies/notes/housing-and-interior/types-of-housing-and-location) - [Ergonomics and universal design](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/consumer-studies/notes/housing-and-interior/ergonomics-and-universal-design) ## Frequently asked questions ### Are the Grade 10 Consumer Studies notes free? 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