2015 Past paper (Multiple choice) Food and nutrition (Caribbean)

The term ‘diet’ refers to

• controlled intake of food to reduce weight

• the food a person eats each day

• the meal eaten at any one sitting

Which of the following factors influence dietary choices in the Caribbean? I. Religious beliefs II. Availability of foods III. Cultural considerations

• I and II only

• I and III only

• II and III only

• I, II and III

Which of the following organizations are involved in food and nutrition activities within the Caribbean region? I. Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) II. World Health Organization (WHO) III. Organization of American States (OAS)

• I and II only

• I and III only

• II and III only

• I, II and III

Which of the following nutrients are closely linked to the growth spurt in adolescents?

• Iron and protein

• Carbohydrates and protein

• Fat and carbohydrates

• Vitamins and minerals

Which of the following nutrients contain the HIGHEST amount of energy?

• Fats

• Sugars

• Starches

• Proteins

Type I diabetes is caused by

• a high intake of fat

• a high consumption of sugar

• the body’s inability to manufacture glycogen

• failure of the pancreas to produce insulin

Which of the following are NOT micronutrients?

• Iron and vitamin C

• Thiamine and vitamin B12

• Carbohydrate and protein

• Calcium and phosphorus

Which of the following substances inhibits the absorption of iron? I. Oxalic acid II. Caffeine III. Tannin

• I only

• III only

• I and II only

• I, II and III

Calcium and phosphorus are required for

• preventing anaemia

• preventing malnutrition

• producing healthy babies

• promoting healthy teeth and bones

Which of the following shows the correct order of meals eaten during the day?

• Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Supper

• Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, Supper

• Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Supper

• Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch, Supper