Apex 3.2 Tabular form - dynamic selection based on prev selection

Hi guys,
I am using apex 3.2. I am having difficulty in setting up a tabular form which provides an option to record information in other columns based on a value selected in the drop down.Here is an example
I have a table product. All the products are added using a tabular form by selecting type from a drop down list.
This allows the user to add multiple products without having to press save each time.
e.g.
product | type
monopoly | game
vase | home
coffee | food
cards | game
Depending on the product type, I want the user to be able to multi-select other options using checkboxes based on the option selected.
So for example if they add a product of type food, it should give additional options like beverage, cereal etc. If they select game, then they should get other options like for age_groups 10-12; 12-16; 18 and over;
Is it posisble to do this on a tabular form in apex 3.2?
If yes, please can someone help.
Thanks
Sam

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