WorksheetsUnderstanding Food and Nutrition Basics
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
Which colour chopping board should be used for preparing raw meat?
Green
Red
Yellow
Blue
Which colour chopping board is recommended for cutting fruit?
Blue
Yellow
Green
White
Which chopping board should be used for preparing vegetables?
Green
Red
Blue
Brown
In which season are apples typically harvested in the UK?
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
Soft fruits such as strawberries and raspberries are mainly grown in the UK during which season?
Winter
Spring
Summer
Autumn
What is one function of fibre in the body?
Builds muscle
Helps digestion and prevents constipation
Provides energy
Increases blood pressure
Which nutrient is especially abundant in oily fish?
Vitamin C
Omega-3 fatty acids
Fibre
Calcium
Which vitamin is found in high amounts in carrots?
Vitamin D
Vitamin C
Vitamin A
Vitamin B12
What is the process of 'shortening' when making pastry?
Adding sugar to make it sweet
Adding fat to make the pastry crumbly
Adding water to make it soft
Adding yeast to make it rise
Which of the following is a reason why we process food?
To make it look less appealing
To increase shelf life
To reduce nutrients
To make it more expensive
Which is another reason why we process food?
To make it unsafe
To improve taste and texture
To reduce its value
To make it harder to cook
What is one function of grilling food?
Adds extra fat
Reduces fat content
Makes food soggy
Increases sugar content
What is another function of grilling food?
Preserves vitamins
Adds a smoky flavour
Makes food cold
Increases water content
What does the term 'marinade' mean?
To boil food in water
To soak food in a seasoned liquid before cooking
To freeze food
To fry food in oil
Which of the following nutrients is especially important for toddlers?
Iron
Caffeine
Alcohol
Salt
Which other nutrient is important for toddlers?
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin K
Vitamin B12
What is the main function of carbohydrates for a 9-year-old child?
Build bones
Provide energy
Improve eyesight
Increase height
What does 'seasonal food' mean?
Food that is always available
Food grown and harvested at its natural time of year
Food imported from abroad
Food that is frozen
What is one benefit of using seasonal food?
It is usually more expensive
It is fresher and tastier
It is always imported
It has fewer nutrients
What is another benefit of using seasonal food?
It supports local farmers
It increases food miles
It is always organic
It is less available
Which of the following is found on food labels?
Cooking instructions
Nutritional information
Both A and B
None of the above
If someone has a wheat intolerance, which food should they avoid?
Rice
Bread
Potatoes
Apples
If someone has a lactose intolerance, which food should they avoid?
Cheese
Chicken
Carrots
Rice
Which of the following foods is a good source of vitamin C?
Oranges
Bread
Chicken
Rice
Which food is a good source of iron?
Spinach
Milk
Apples
Rice
What is the main function of iron in the body?
Helps with vision
Helps form red blood cells
Builds bones
Provides energy
What is the main function of vitamin C in the body?
Helps with digestion
Helps the immune system and wound healing
Builds muscle
Increases blood pressure
Which cooking method is best for reducing fat when preparing meat?
Frying
Grilling
Boiling
Roasting
Why is it important to use separate chopping boards for raw meat and vegetables?
To save time
To prevent cross-contamination
To make food look better
To use more washing up liquid
Which of the following is a safe practice when preparing food?
Using the same knife for raw meat and fruit without washing
Washing hands after handling raw meat
Leaving food out at room temperature for hours
Storing raw meat above cooked food in the fridge
