11 mark
Which of the following sugars is a monosaccharide?
Fructose
Lactose
Maltose
Sucrose
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Macronutrients (AQA GCSE Food Preparation & Nutrition): Exam Questions
Exam code: 8585
54 mins19 questions
21 mark
Which pasta salad ingredient needs replacing to reduce the saturated fat content?
Mozzarella cheese
Olive oil
Sun dried tomatoes
Tuna fish
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31 mark
The recommended maximum percentage of energy from fat per day is
15%.
25%.
35%
50%.
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41 mark
A diet lacking in dietary fibre can cause
constipation.
osteomalacia.
pellagra.
rickets.
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51 mark
Which food is an example of a polysaccharide?
Bread
Cheese
Fish
Sugar
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61 mark
Which ingredient would add dietary fibre to a pizza?
Grated cheese
Sliced ham
Spicy chicken
Wholemeal flour
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71 mark
What is the recommended maximum percentage of energy from fat?
15%
25%
35%
45%
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81 mark
A Chef wants to check whether a meal plan provides enough protein to meet the needs of most 15–18-year-old boys.
Which value should be used?
Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)
Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)
Physical Activity Level (PAL)
Reference Nutrient Intake (RNI)
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91 mark
Which statement correctly describes a disaccharide?
A carbohydrate made from one sugar molecule
A carbohydrate made from two sugar molecules
A carbohydrate made from many sugar molecules
A carbohydrate that cannot be digested
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101 mark
Which statement about monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats is correct?
Both are types of saturated fat
Both are types of unsaturated fat
Only monounsaturated fat is a type of unsaturated fat
Only polyunsaturated fat is a type of unsaturated fat
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116 marks
Joe is an active 7 year old. He takes a packed lunch to school each day.
Cheddar cheese slice on buttered white bread. Salt and vinegar crisps A chocolate biscuit A high sugar, sweet orange drink |
Explain how the macronutrient content of the packed lunch provides Joe with energy
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124 marks
The following questions are about the ingredients and processes used to make:
|
Suggest ways to add dietary fibre to the pizza and apple pie.
Give two suggestions for each dish.
Do not repeat your answers.
Dish | Suggestion 1 | Suggestion 2 |
Pizza | ||
Apple Pie |
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136 marks
Identify one function for each of the following nutrients. Do not repeat your answers.
Nutrient | Function |
Carbohydrate | |
Fat | |
Protein | |
Iron | |
Vitamin D | |
Sodium |
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146 marks
Explain the difference between high biological value (HBV) and low biological value (LBV) proteins. Include examples in your answer.
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156 marks
Explain the effects of both a deficiency and an excess of protein in the diet.
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164 marks
Explain two possible effects of a deficiency of fat in the diet.
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174 marks
Explain how a deficiency of carbohydrate in the diet can cause tiredness and weight loss.
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184 marks
Describe two differences between saturated and unsaturated fats.
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194 marks
Explain two possible effects of consuming excess carbohydrate in the diet.
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