General knowledge
What dairy product is used to make cheese?
milk
State two physical functions of food.
Growth and repair of all body cells, provides heat and energy, protects the body from disease, Curbs hunger, Enjoyable flavours and smells.
Explain two healthy eating guidelines.
Eat a wide variety of foods from the food pyramid, use fresh ingredients, use healthy cooking methods.
What are macronutrients? Provide an example?
needed in large amounts and must be digested to be used by the body. e.f protein, carbs, fat
Which country is pizza originally from?
Italy
State and explain three factors affecting food choices.
1. Family, 2. Lifestyle, 3 World events, 4. Cooking skills, 5, Nutritional knowledge, 6, Culture, 7, Religion, 8. Money
What is a balanced diet?
contains all the nutrients needed by the body in the correct amounts.
What are micronutrients? Provide examples.
Needed in small amounts and do not need to be digested. e.g minerals, vitamins
What's the world's most consumed beverage after water?
Tea
What is Food Sustainability?
Means maintaining a healthy food supply for future generations.
Explain two factors influencing energy requirements.
Gender, climate, activity levels, pregnancy, age, size
Name three sources of protein?
Meat, fish, eggs, cheese, milk, yogurt.
Lactose
What are food miles?
are the distance food travels before it can be purchased.
What is energy measured in?
Kilocalories or Kilojoules
Explain one function of a protein?
1. Needed for growth and repair of all body cells. 2. needed for the production of hormones, enzymes. 3. Produces heat + energy.
What vitamin is most commonly found in citrus fruits?
Vitamin C
If a product has a Fairtrade symbol. What does this mean?
It means the farmers in developing countries have been paid a fair price for their produce, and that workers have good working conditions.
What is an empty-calorie food? Provide an example?
These are foods that contain kilocalories and provide energy but provide few other nutrients, e.g chocolate, cake, and fizzy drinks.
Explain two protein deficiency symptoms?
1. Poor stunted growth. 2. slow healing of wounds. 3. hair breakage. 4.Poor general health