Free Printable Food System & Nutrients

1.

The Food System consists of the sectors of:

a)

farming, processing, distribution, retail, research

b)

processing, production, research, data & consumption

c)

waste management, protection & sustainability

d)

production, processing, distribution, consumption & research

2.

The production sector is largely concerned with?

a)

Agriculture & fisheries industries

b)

Processing food to make it edible

c)

Primary & secondary processing techniques

d)

Agriculture & milling of grains

3.

The consumption sector of the food system is concerned with?

a)

How food gets delivered to consumers

b)

Future food developments

c)

Anyone who buys or consumers goods or services

d)

Consumer trends and market research

4.

Principles affecting the food system include:

a)

Sustainability, fair trade & environmental protection

b)

HACCP, waste management & fair trade

c)

Sustainability, waste management & production

d)

Sustainability, waste management & protection

5.

Which sector of the food system is involved with marketing, merchandising & selling?

a)

Distribution

b)

Consumption

c)

Processing

d)

Production

6.

Fairtrade advocates for:

a)

Better terms of trade for farmers in developing countries

b)

Better work conditions for farmers in developing countries

c)

Protecting children & supporting local communities

d)

ALL of the above

7.

Food protection is about ensuring safe food. Eat safe Brisbane is an example of:

a)

Federal Government protection

b)

Local council protection

c)

Queensland Government protection

d)

A federal food safety program

8.

Which vitamin helps the absorption of iron?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin B

c)

Vitamin C

d)

Vitamin D

9.

The functions of fat include:

a)

Providing concentrated energy & protecting vital organs

b)

Providing essential amino acids & warmth

c)

Providing concentrated energy & soluble fibre

d)

Protecting vital organs & building strong bones and teeth

10.

Essential amino acids are manufactured by the human body.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Protein foods which contain all of the essential amino acids are known as:

a)

Incomplete proteins

b)

Essential protein

c)

Complete protein

d)

Denatured protein

12.

The nutrient responsible for growth & repair as well as regulating body processes is?

a)

carbohydrates

b)

protein

c)

complex carbohydrates

d)

water

13.

A person who only eats food derived from plants and excludes all animal & animal derivatives is known as a:

a)

lacto-ovo vegetarian

b)

lacto-vegetarian

c)

vegan

d)

vegetarian

14.

What is food protection concerned with?

a)

Protecting food from bumps & bruises

b)

Ensuring that food supplied to consumers is safe to eat

c)

Ensuring food is not stolen from consumers

d)

Protecting poor farmers so that their families have adequate food to eat

15.

Which of the following are functions of protein?

a)

Growth, maintenance and repair of every cell in the body

b)

Make antibodies, enzymes and haemoglobin

c)

Acts as a carrier for vitamins A, D, E & K

d)

Regulates the body temperature

e)

As a secondary source of energy if there is an insufficient supply of carbohydrates and fat in the diet

16.

Fish, nuts, oil and avocado are healthy sources of..

a)

Fibre

b)

Minerals

c)

Protein

d)

Fat

17.

What is Fairtrade all about?

a)

less crops

b)

less money for workers so that companies get cheap produce

c)

better prices and improved working conditions for farmers & workers in developing countries

d)

less money for workers so that companies get cheap produce

18.

What can individuals do to minimise food waste?

a)

Set up a compost bin at home

b)

Plan your meals and change the way you shop

c)

Learn how to store fresh produce so that it lasts

d)

Get creative with leftovers

e)

Learn to use parts of fruit and vegetables that you'd normally throw away

19.

Examples of primary food processing include:

a)

sausages and salami

b)

milk and wholemeal flour

c)

milk and bread

d)

milk and cheese

20.

Which of the following foods is NOT a protein?

a)

steak

b)

chicken

c)

oranges

d)

eggs

21.

Which nutrient provides your body with energy and fibre?

a)

carbohydrates

b)

protein

c)

fat

d)

vitamins

22.

The macro-nutrients are:

a)

protein, carbohydrate, fat & water

b)

carbohydrate, protein, minerals & water

c)

protein, carbohydrate, vitamins & water

d)

vitamins, minerals, water & fibre

23.

The functions of water include:

a)

energy & re-hydration

b)

regulation of body temperature & transporting vitamins B & C

c)

transportation of vitamins A & E and to quench thirst

d)

to provide heat & lubricate the joints

24.

Under-nutrition is?

a)

An over-supply of a nutrient or nutrients

b)

A symptom of diabetes

c)

A common problem in Australia

d)

Is eating too little food to meet dietary needs

25.

What are the 6 nutrients?

a)

water, carbohydrates, vitamins, fibre, protein and fat

b)

vitamins, minerals, sugar, fat, water, carbohydrates,

c)

minerals, carbohydrates, protein, meat, vitamins and fat

d)

protein, fat, minerals, vitamins, carbohydrates and water

26.

What are proteins made of?

a)

carbohydrates

b)

building blocks

c)

amino acids

d)

ant acid

27.

What is meant by a complete protein?

a)

one that contains the essential amino acids

b)

one that contains the non essential amino acids

c)

one that contains amino acids

d)

one that contains all 6 nutrients

28.

How many essential amino acids make up a complete protein?

a)

6

b)

8

c)

14

d)

22

29.

What is meant by an incomplete protein?

a)

One that does not contain all the nutrients

b)

One that does not contain all the non essential amino acids

c)

One that does not contain all the essential amino acids

d)

One that does contain all the nutrients

30.

Protein is found in ...

a)

broccoli and cucumber

b)

rice and potatoes

c)

chicken, beef, lamb and legumes

d)

chocolate, lollies and soft drink

31.

What is the function of fat in our diet?

a)

Acts as an insulator

b)

Provides energy

c)

Provides heat

d)

All of the above

32.

Which of these is NOT a function of protein?

a)

make enzymes, antibodies and haemoglobin

b)

regulate our body temperature

c)

growth and maintenance

d)

secondary source of energy

33.

Which food is an example of a complete protein?

a)

spinach

b)

soy beans

c)

salad

d)

shallots

34.

Cheeses and milk are a source of protein...

a)

true

b)

false

35.

What is the main function of iron?

a)

To give us energy

b)

To stop us from being tired

c)

To stop us from bleeding

d)

To combine with Haemoglobin in our blood

36.

Ergosterol under our skin is converted into.......

a)

vitamin A

b)

vitamin B

c)

vitamin C

d)

vitamin D

37.

A severe deficiency of this vitamin can cause scurvy...

a)

vitamin A

b)

vitamin B

c)

vitamin C

d)

vitamin D

38.

Vitamin A can be stored in the body. Where?

a)

fat

b)

liver

c)

kidney

d)

skin

39.

We need to consume these everyday....

a)

Vitamins B and C

b)

Vitamins A D E and K

40.

A deficiency of which vitamin can lead to beriberi...

a)

B1

b)

B2

c)

B3

d)

vitamin C

41.

The main nutrient in yoghurt is....

a)

carbohydrate

b)

minerals

c)

protein

d)

calcium

42.

Anaemia is caused by a deficiency of....

a)

iron

b)

calcium

c)

phosphorous

d)

iodine

43.

What are the fat soluble vitamins?

a)

ADEC

b)

ADEK

c)

BC

d)

ABC

44.

Which vitamin or mineral assists in the absorption of calcium?

a)

phosphorous

b)

vitamin A

c)

iron

d)

vitamin D

Food System & Nutrients

Total questions: 44

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