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Y8 Term 1 Test

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How many portions of starchy carbohydrates should you consume each day?

a)

3

b)

5

c)

7

2.

Name 1 of the 4 C's

(a)  

3.

Red meat, eggs and rice are known as what?

(a)  

4.

What temperature should meat be cooked to, to ensure it is safe to eat

a)

70c

b)

75c

c)

77c

d)

80c

5.

Name 1 food poisoning bacteria

(a)  

6.

What temperature does a freezer need to be below

(a)  

7.

Which groups of people are more at risk of food poisoning?

a)

Elderly

b)

Very young

c)

Pregnant women

d)

Teachers

8.

The function of protein in our diets is for:

(a)  

9.

How many portions of fish should we be consuming each week?

(a)  

10.

What are the foods in this section high in?

a)

Salt

b)

Sugar

c)

Fat

d)

Carbohydrate

e)

Chocolate

11.

Wholegrain varieties of cereals, bread and pasta are usually higher in what?

(a)  

12.

Which nutrient helps us to keep warm?

(a)  

13.

Which heat transfer method travels in a current?

(a)  

14.

Name the gas produced by chemical raising agents

(a)  

15.

Raising agents are added to mixtures to help them what?

(a)  

16.

What happens to the gas produced by an raising agent when it is trapped in a mixture and then heated?

(a)  

17.

What pieces of cooking equipment use radiation as the method of heat transfer?

a)

Toasters, BBQ's and Microwaves

b)

Toasters, Ovens and Microwaves

c)

BBQ's, Microwaves and stovetops

18.

What is the 5th taste identified as having a savoury flavour?

(a)  

19.

What are the 4 basic tastes identifiable by the tongue?

a)

Sweet

b)

Sour

c)

Spicy

d)

Bitter

e)

Salty

20.

What are taste buds?

(a)  

21.

Name a type of poultry

(a)  

22.

What foods are green chopping boards used for in a professional kitchen?

a)

Vegetables

b)

Fish

c)

Salad and Fruit

d)

Bakery and Dairy

23.

What food is the red chopping board used for?

(a)  

24.

What is the name of the protein found in bread dough?

(a)  

25.

What 2 proteins create gluten with the addition of liquid?

a)

Gliadin and Gluten

b)

Gladin and Glutenin

c)

Gliadin and Glutenin

d)

Glidan and Gluten

26.

What technique do we use to develop gluten in bread dough

(a)  

27.

What ingredient do we add to bread that the yeast can digest

a)

Salt

b)

Flour

c)

Sugar

d)

Water

28.

What conditions does yeast need in order to produce Carbon Dioxide?

a)

warmth, liquid, food and time

b)

cold, liquid, time and food

c)

sugar, heat, liquid, time

d)

heat, water, food and time

e)

warmth, moisture, food and time

29.

If the liquid added while making bread is too hot what happens to the yeast?

(a)  

30.

What is the main nutrient provided by the pink section of the Eatwell Guide?

(a)  

31.

Name the category in which soy milk belongs to on the Eatwell Guide

(a)  

32.

Which coloured section of the Eatwell Guide would you find beans?

a)

Green

b)

Pink

c)

Yellow

33.

What is the word we use for smell in sensory analysis?

(a)  

34.

Name the technique we use to cut safely with a sharp knife

(a)  

35.

Tick the statements that are true for labelling requirements

a)

Best before date tells us when we must eat the food by to be safe

b)

The name and picture on the packaging must not mislead the buyer

c)

The amount of each ingredient must be stated

d)

The name and address of the manufacturer must be included

e)

There must be allergy information

36.

On a traffic light label which colour indicates it is the healthiest choice

(a)  

37.

On a traffic light label what does the red colour mean?

a)

These are foods you should cut down on

b)

You can eat these products regularly

c)

They should be eaten less often and in smaller quantities

d)

These foods are high in vitamins

e)

There are high amounts of fat, salt and sugar

38.

Packaging can be used during reheating

a)

True

b)

False

39.

What can you develop if you don't have enough fibre in your diets

(a)  

40.

Too much salt in your diet can lead to what condtions?

(a)  

41.

During your teenage years you are usually more active than adults so need more energy. Which nutrient provides us with energy?

(a)  

42.

Name an important nutrient needed during your teenage years

(a)  

43.

Eating too much fat in your diet can lead to _ _ _ _ _ _ _, high cholesterol and an increased risk of type II diabetes/heart disease

(a)  

44.

What must you do after you have touched raw meat?

(a)  

45.

Washing chicken can be dangerous

a)

True

b)

False