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WorksheetsFactors affecting Food Choice
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 4mins
1. Which of these factors affect food choice?
Time of day
Money
Both of the above
Which of the following is true?
Throughout life, we all need the same amount of energy and nutrients.
As we get older, we need more energy and nutrients.
Throughout life, we all need different amounts of energy and nutrients.
Which of the following is the definition of a vegetarian?
Does not eat any meat, fish, seafood, or any other animal by-products, such as gelatine.
Does not eat meat, fish, seafood, or other animal by-products such as dairy, eggs, or honey.
Does not eat meat but does eat fish.
Which of the following foods would a vegan not eat?
Soy drinks
Low-fat cheese
Plain nuts
How would lactose intolerance affect an individual’s food choice?
They would need to increase their consumption of cow’s milk
They would need to avoid all dairy products
They would need to eat more fibre
What is coeliac disease?
A digestive condition where a person has an adverse reaction to gluten.
A digestive condition where a person has an adverse reaction to calcium.
A digestive condition where a person has an adverse reaction to cow's milk.
If a person was looking to lose weight, which part of the food label might they look at?
The name and address of the manufacturer
The allergens
The energy content (kJ or kcal)
If your budget for food was decreased, what would you do?
Look for discarded food in public bins
Plan meals, look for special offers on long shelf life products, buy cheaper cuts of meat, include frozen or canned fruit and vegetables, use economy ranges
Consume foods high in fat, sugar and salt as it isn’t possible to eat healthily on a budget
