Food Hygiene
Nutrition
Health
Cooking Techniques
2026 Trivia
100

Name 3 things which must be done before cooking.

Washing hands, apron on, hair tied up, jewelry removed, bags and blazers hung up/stored away.

100

Which nutrient helps with growth and repair?

Protein

100

5 a day refers to...

5 items of fruit and/or veg a day.

100

Which cooking method quickly cooks food in a small amount of hot oil?

Stir frying

100

Which famous singer recently passed away during an accident, known for songs such as "Alien Boy", "Miss You" and "Hurt"?

Oliver Tree

200

What should raw chicken be kept away from?

Ready-to-eat foods

200

Which mineral helps keep your bones strong and healthy?

Calcium

200

What should you limit to help reduce the risk of tooth decay?

Sugary foods

200

Which cooking method is best for reducing the amount of fat in meats?

Grilling

200

The 2026 football world cup final is to be held in which US city?

New York

300

What is the correct chopping board colour for seafood?

Blue

300

Which nutrient helps food to move through your digestive system?

Fibre

300

BMI is a universal health screening tool that estimates a person’s total body fat using which two measurements?

Height (in metres) & weight (in kg) 

300

Which cooking method can result in nutrients being lost?

Boiling

300

Which sci-fi film franchise made its return to the big screen for the first time in 7 years this May?

Star Wars (The Mandalorian & Grogu)

400

Why should hot food be reheated thoroughly?

To kill bacteria

400

Which food contains the highest amount of protein per 100g?

Chicken

400

Headaches, confusion, dry mouth, irritability and rapid breathing are all symptoms of...

Dehydration

400

Which cooking method is best for keeping vegetables crisp and colourful?

Steaming

400

Which company is currently the most valuable in the world, with a market value of over $5 trillion?

Nvidia

500

What are the 4 C's of food hygiene?

Cleaning, Cooking, Cross-Contamination & Chilling

500

Which vitamin helps the body to absorb calcium?

Vitamin D

500

Which type of exercise strengthens your heart?

Aerobic exercise 

500

What is the definition of "braising"?

Braising is a cooking method where food is first browned in a small amount of fat, then cooked slowly in a small amount of liquid with a lid on until it becomes tender.

500

In a daring military operation at the very start of the year, which world leader was captured by US forces?

Nicolás Maduro (Venezuela)