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WorksheetsYear 9 Homework
Total questions: 34
Worksheet time: 33mins
Which one of these is NOT a symptom of food poisoning?
Nausea
Headaches
Heart pain
A temperature
A fridge is at the same temperature as the danger zone
True
False
What causes food poisoning?
bacteria
viruses
parasites
all of the above
How does food poisoning happen?
not cooking food properly
cross-contamination
walking past someone who has food poisoning
infected people preparing or handling food
which one of the following is a germ that commonly causes food poisoning?
pneumonia
diabetes
campylobacter
diarrhoea
What is the second most common cause of food poisoning?
bird flu
retinopathy
nephritis
salmonella
Pregnant women should avoid foods that could be affected by listeria. What food products can be affected by listeria
milk, dairy, soft cheeses, pates and pre-packed meats
milk, dairy and fruit
milk, water and squash
all of the above
How is Escherichia coli (E. Coli) often transmitted?
Via the faecal/oral route. People not washing their hands before touching/serving food
through cooked food
by touch, it lives on the skin
via spoiled food
Campylobacter is the commonest cause of diarrhoea. What is the most common source of infection?
poultry
water
potatoes
fruit
How can you prevent food poisoning?
ensure raw food is kept away from cooked food
cook food thoroughly and if reheating ensure food is piping hot
handwashing before, during and after food preparation
keep pets away from food, dishes and worktops
store food safely, keep perishable foods below 5oc, stick to use by dates and eat food within 3-4 days of opening
What should you do if you get food poisoning?
drink plenty of fruit juice
keep yourself warm
keep yourself well hydrated and contact your GP
call an ambulance
Which factor does NOT lead to food poisoning?
Inadequate cooling of boiled rice
Inadequate reheating of chicken briyanni rice.
Overcooking meat
Inadequate defrosting chicken
A type of food poisoning which is caused by bacteria toxins such as Salmonella species is called ________________________.
Bacterial food poisoning
Nonbacterial food poisoning
Bacteria toxins
Chemical food poisoning
Salmonella and E-coli are two bacteria that can make a person extremely sick or can cause death.
True
False
You should use the same cutting board for meats and vegetables and you do not have to clean in between cutting each.
True
False
Always thaw foods in the refrigerator overnight and never thaw them lying on the counter or in a sink of water.
True
False
It is ok to serve food that has been sitting out at room temperature for 6 hours.
True
False
Tina is cooking chicken wrap with vegetables. She has to use;
Different chopping boards for raw food and cooked fod.
The same chopping board.
She does not need a chopping board she can cut everything on a plate.
The illness caused by food spoilage is called;
Food Allergy.
Food Poisoning.
Food intolerance.
Store raw food;
On the top shelf of the fridge.
In the middle shelf of the fridge.
In the bottom shelf of the fridge.
Chicken and milk are perishable foods and require refrigeration.
True
False
Store cooked food that are leftovers;
In the top Shelf of the fridge.
In the bottom Shelf of the fridge.
Perishable food need to be stored in a fridge or they will go bad very quickly.
True
False
Canned food are perishable food.
True
False
Milk and eggs are non perishable food.
True
False
Meat, chicken and fish are perishable food and need to stay in the fridge or freezer.
True
False
Food poisoning is caused by contamination by
Bacteria
Viruses
Both a. and b. above
None of the above
Which of the following are symptoms of food poisoning?
Cough
Rash
green hair
None of the above
Severe food poisoning results in life-threatening
Allergy attack
Dehydration
Seizures
Coma
There has been a recent rise in the threat of food poisoning from
Beef
Pork
Poultry
Eggs
The best prevention of food poisoning is
Washing
Thorough cooking
Good packaging
All of the above
Some strains of E. coli
Are helpful to humans
Are harmful to humans
Don’t affect humans
All of the above
