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Influences on Food Choice

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which one of the following is an example of a seasonal food?

a)

Strawberries

b)

yoghurt

c)

pork

d)

milk

2.

Which of these factors affect food choice?

a)

Cost of food

b)

Dietary needs

c)

Religious beliefs

d)

All of the above

3.

Which of these do NOT affect food choice?

a)

Eating habits

b)

The weather

c)

Lifestyle

d)

Nutrition

4.

The time of year when a particular food crop is ready to harvest and is at its best flavour, colour and texture is known as (a)  

5.

The distance travelled by all the ingredients in a food product until it reaches your plate is known as _________ ______________

(a)  

6.

Which of the following options could help save money on meals?

a)

Buy ready-meals instead of cooking from scratch

b)

Always buy branded products

c)

Have a take-away at least 3 times a week

d)

Buy ambient foods in bulk

7.

Why is it important to choose locally produced foods?

a)

Supports local businesses

b)

Food miles are reduced

c)

Food is fresher and better quality

d)

All of the above

8.

It is important for young children to eat a variety of foods because it helps them maintain a __________ _________

(a)  

9.

Which is the best term for the concept of giving farmers a reasonable price for their produce?

a)

Locally Produced

b)

Ethically Sourced

c)

Fair Trade

d)

Red Tractor

10.

Which of these is NOT an eating habit that affects food choice?

a)

snacking/grazing

b)

dashboard dining

c)

meal times

d)

eating large portions

11.

The way in which people live their lives, their attitudes, activities, likes and dislikes is known as ......

a)

healthy diet

b)

regular exercise

c)

lifestyle

d)

medical condition

12.

Why is making good food choices particularly important for children and teenagers?

a)

They're still growing

b)

To develop a positive relationship with food

c)

To provide the body with all the necessary nutrients

d)

All of the above

13.

Which of the following factors affect the amount of food you should consume?

a)

physical activity level

b)

pregnancy

c)

age/gender

d)

all of the above

14.

Foods which cause severe illness or reactions are called

a)

allergies

b)

intolerances

c)

preferences

d)

frequencies

15.

Lactose intolerance means you can't eat...

a)

meat

b)

dairy

c)

fruit

d)

legumes