WorksheetsFood Science Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Vacuum sealing stops food from spoiling by controlling the
light.
oxygen.
enzymes.
temperature.
The excess consumption of sugar is most likely to be responsible for causing which condition?
Constipation
Bowel cancer
Osteoporosis
Dental caries
A food manufacturer uses semi-automated commercial equipment to produce baked goods. This is an example of which level of operation?
Household
Multinational
Small business
Large company
Which of the following products would be suitable for an individual living with coeliac disease?
Gluten-free pasta
High-fibre rye bread
Barley grain porridge
Wheat flour chocolate cake
Which of the following lists long-term physical effects of type 2 diabetes?
Bloating and lethargy
Blindness and renal failure
Mood swings and mouth ulcers
Low-blood glucose and reduced thirst
What factor of the macro-environment could affect a food manufacturer?
Change of government
The wider community’s perception of the food manufacturer
Improvement to production facilities which increase efficiency and volume
The food manufacturer’s financial ability to invest in research and development
Which of the following tasks in food manufacturing would be performed by unskilled workers?
Conducting sensory assessments
Development of packaging labels
Visual inspection of fresh produce
Modification of processing equipment
A food item is recalled as it contains an undeclared allergen. What are the next steps to be followed?
Conduct a batch control test and donate recalled products to a charity
Release a media statement and direct supermarkets to discount the product
Notify consumers of the inaccuracy and modify ingredients label on all existing products
Complete a food safety audit and advise consumers to return the product to place of purchase
A food product developer conducted market research and it identified more people were choosing to eat a meat-free meal once a week. What is the next step, in response to this research, for the food product developer?
Create a marketing campaign that targets vegans
Conduct idea generation for potential new food products
Launch the prototype of a new food item into the marketplace
Examine the break-even point of their existing vegetarian range
What is a possible ethical issue associated with the advertising claims made by the food company?
Meeting the demands of the target market
Exaggerating the taste and flavour of the snacks
Misleading consumers about the nutritional value of the snacks
Failing to provide contact information on the snack packaging label
What is the primary role of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry?
Oversee quality control procedures and guarantee that food is safe for consumption
Manage disease outbreaks and facilitate the movement of all stock around the country
Inspect food production facilities and ensure that Australian produce is free of antibiotics
Prevent the entry of exotic pests into Australia and certify livestock exports for the global market
Identify TWO foods that contain probiotics.
Yogurt
Sauerkraut
Bread
Pasta
Probiotics play a role in a balanced diet by:
Aiding digestion
Increasing blood pressure
Causing dehydration
Reducing bone density
Outline ONE food safety hazard associated with selling uncovered raw meat in a chilled open display cabinet.
Cross-contamination
Nutrient loss
Increased cooking time
Flavor enhancement
Describe TWO gender issues in ONE sector of the Australian food industry.
Wage disparity and lack of leadership roles
Overrepresentation in management and equal pay
Equal opportunities and balanced representation
High employment rates and job satisfaction
