GCSEFood & NutritionAQAFood Preparation & NutritionExam QuestionsFood ChoiceFactors Affecting Food Choice

Factors Affecting Food Choice (AQA GCSE Food Preparation & Nutrition): Exam Questions

Exam code: 8585

22 mins7 questions
1
1 mark

Which one of the following must be included on a food label by law?

  • A picture of the food

  • Weight

  • Bar code

  • Price

Choose your answer

2
1 mark

Which one of the following foods is classed as a major food allergen?

  • Onions

  • Chicken

  • Bananas

  • Almonds

Choose your answer

3
1 mark

Which information is not a legal requirement on a food packaging label?

  • List of ingredients

  • Serving suggestions

  • Storage instructions

  • Weight of the product

Choose your answer

4a
2 marks

State how food allergens are identified on food labels.

Explain why.

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4b
6 marks
Diagram of strawberry trifle ingredients, showing sections for topping, custard, jelly, and sponge, with a trifle illustration at the bottom.

Using the packaging label for the strawberry trifle:

  • identify one ingredient that is linked to each food intolerance/allergy

  • suggest an alternative ingredient that could be used.

Do not repeat your answers.

Food intolerance/allergy

Ingredient identified

Alternative ingredient

Gluten intolerance

Lactose intolerance

Nut allergy

How did you do?

5
4 marks

Give four reasons why someone might follow a vegetarian or vegan diet.

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6
1 mark

For religious reasons, which meat do Hindus not eat?

  • Beef

  • Chicken

  • Lamb

  • Pork

Choose your answer

7
6 marks

The table below shows three different consumer groups.

  • Identify one factor that may influence their food choice.

  • Explain your answer.

Do not repeat your answers.

Consumer group

Factor influencing food choice

Explanation

A 15-year-old buying food from a school canteen at lunch

An 85-year-old with reduced mobility

A 30-year-old who works at night in a hospital

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