Nutrition basics

Which of these are macronutrients?

(select all that apply)

• fat

• water

• calcium

• protein

• vitamin C

Which of these are micronutrients?

(select all that apply)

• sodium

• dietary fibre

• vitamin D

• iron

• carbohydrate

which macronutrient is the most energy-dense?

• carbohydrate

• protein

• water

• fat

Answer explanation

fat contains twice the energy (gram per gram) compared with protein and carbohydrate

A use by date is required on foods that must be eaten before a certain date because they:

• taste best before the date

• may have reduced in quality after the date

• may be unsafe to eat after the date

Which of the following foods is suitable to be labelled with a best before date?

(select all that apply)

• tomato sauce

• milk

• rump steak

• yoghurt

• bread

Answer explanation

the low pH (acidic) of yogurt inhibits the growth of harmful bacteria

Which of these is NOT required to be displayed in the Nutrition Information Panel?

• saturated fat

• sugar

• energy

• sodium

• vitamin C

Why is it mandatory to include the amount of nutrients per 100 g in the NIP?

• so consumers can compare between products

• so consumers can tell at a glance if the food is healthy or not?

• to help consumers select food products made in Australia

• so consumers can see if an allergen is present

In the ingredients list, components are listed in:

• alphabetical order

• in ascending order, by weight

• in descending order, by weight

• in no specific order

Would you like more practice doing calculations related to Food Technology?

• yes please

• no thanks

• are you kidding me, I hate maths!