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

Exam code: 8585

40 mins16 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

2
1 mark

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

  • Onions

  • Chicken

  • Bananas

  • Almonds

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

4
1 mark

For religious reasons, which meat do Hindus not eat?

  • Beef

  • Chicken

  • Lamb

  • Pork

5
1 mark

Which choice is most likely to help a consumer reduce the cost of their weekly food shopping?

  • Choosing supermarket own-brand staple foods

  • Buying premium prepared meals

  • Choosing imported fruit outside its usual season

  • Buying individual portions instead of larger packs

6
1 mark

Which food choice would be most suitable for someone who has very little time available to prepare an evening meal?

  • Fresh filled pasta with a ready-made sauce

  • Dried kidney beans that need soaking before cooking

  • A whole fish that needs preparing and filleting

  • A tough cut of meat that requires slow cooking

7
1 mark

Which factor is most likely to increase a person’s energy requirements and therefore influence the amount of food they choose to eat?

  • Religious beliefs

  • Physical activity level

  • Food availability

  • Ethical beliefs

8
1 mark

Why might locally grown strawberries be cheaper during the UK summer than at other times of the year?

  • Their nutritional value increases during summer

  • A greater seasonal supply is available

  • They require fewer food safety controls

  • Their portion size is reduced during summer

9
1 mark

A family buys a decorated cake, party foods and a larger quantity of food than they normally purchase.

Which factor is most likely to have influenced their food choices?

  • A special occasion

  • Physical activity level

  • Time of day

  • Food availability

10
1 mark

Which change is most likely to reduce the cost of a recipe without reducing the number of portions made?

  • Replace dried herbs with fresh herbs

  • Replace chicken thighs with chicken breast

  • Increase the amount of grated cheese used

  • Replace branded chopped tomatoes with an own-brand alternative

11a
2 marks

State how food allergens are identified on food labels.

Explain why.

11b
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

12
4 marks

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

13
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

14
4 marks

Explain two ways that a person’s income can influence their food choices.

15
4 marks

A student has 20 minutes to prepare and cook an evening meal.

Explain two factors that could influence the food they choose to prepare.

16
4 marks

Describe how a family could modify a recipe to reduce its overall cost.