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

Exam code: 8585

22 mins7 questions
11 mark

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

  • A picture of the food

  • Weight

  • Bar code

  • Price

21 mark

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

  • Onions

  • Chicken

  • Bananas

  • Almonds

31 mark

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

  • List of ingredients

  • Serving suggestions

  • Storage instructions

  • Weight of the product

4a2 marks

State how food allergens are identified on food labels.

Explain why.

4b6 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

54 marks

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

61 mark

For religious reasons, which meat do Hindus not eat?

  • Beef

  • Chicken

  • Lamb

  • Pork

76 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