Half Term 1 Revision

Question 1

How many amino acids are known to exist?

Answer 1

20

Question 2

Are baked beans high or low biological value?

Answer 2

Low

Question 3

Which sugars are part of the monosaccharide group?

Answer 3

Glucose
Galactose
Fructose

Question 4

Which 4 things can cause the denaturation of protein?

Answer 4

Heat
Acids
Air bubbles
Mechanical agitation

Question 5

How much does one portion of fruit and vegetables weigh?

Answer 5

80g

Question 6

Which term describes the process of denatured protein molecules joining together, which then inturn changes the appearance and texture of foods?

Answer 6

Coagulation

Question 7

How many calories should an adult male not exceed per day?

Answer 7

2500

Question 8

What are the two groups of carbohydrates in the diet?

Answer 8

Simple
Complex

Question 9

Which sugars are part of the disaccharide group

Answer 9

Maltose
Sucrose
Lactose

Question 10

True or false, Carbohydrate is a macronutrient

Answer 10

True

Question 11

What % of our food energy should come from carbohydrates?

Answer 11

50%

Question 12

True or false, complex carbohydrates do not taste sweet

Answer 12

True

Question 13

Is meat high or low biologival value?

Answer 13

High

Question 14

What are the common characteristics of a protein alternative

Answer 14

They have a high protein content
They have a low fat content
They have little flavour
They take up flavour really well
They are often consumed by vegetarians

Question 15

Which gas is produced during bread making

Answer 15

Carbon dioxide

Question 16

which age group will not follow the directions of the Eatwell guide?

Answer 16

0-5

Question 17

Why are some protein foods considered to be ‘high biological value’?

Answer 17

Because they contain all of the essential amino acids

Question 18

Are seeds high or low biological value?

Answer 18

Low

Question 19

What does the term ‘protein complementation’ describe

Answer 19

Mixing two or more LBV protein in the same meal so all essential amino acids are consumed

Question 20

What type of sugars have been released from foods during processing/ or added during the cooking process?

Answer 20

Free sugars

Question 21

What does NSP stand for?
*

Answer 21

non-starch polysaccharide

Question 22

How many essential amino acids does a child require?

Answer 22

10

Question 23

Is gelatine high or low biological value?

Answer 23

Low

Question 24

Which organs are put under strain if too much protein is consumed?

Answer 24

Liver and kidneys

Question 25

If I consumed 2 fruit smoothies, how many portions of fruit would it contribute to my overall total for that day?

Answer 25

1 portion

Question 26

What is gluten? *

Answer 26

A protein

Question 27

What should you try to cut down on in your diet?

Answer 27

Saturated fats and sugar

Question 28

Which of the following groups of people would need to consume the most protein each day?

Answer 28

male teenagers

Question 29

True of false, Protein is a micronutrient.

Answer 29

False

Question 30

how many g's of salt should you not exceed per day?

Answer 30

6g

Question 31

How many sugar molecules do monosaccharides contain?

Answer 31

1

Question 32

Are soya beans high or low biological value?

Answer 32

High

Question 33

What are the possible effects of consuming too much refined carbohydrate foods in the diet?

Answer 33

tooth decay

Question 34

What are the functions of carbohydrate in the body? tick all that apply

Answer 34

provide energy aid digestion by providing fibre

Question 35

Which meal should you not skip, as it is considered to be the most important meal of the day?

Answer 35

Breakfast

Question 36

Which of the following are effects of a protein deficiency? tick all that apply *

Answer 36

Hair loss Underdeveloped children Skin and nails in poor condition

Question 37

Which term describes when the chemical bonds have broken within a protein molecule and it starts to unravel?

Answer 37

Denaturation

Question 38

How many portions of fruit and vegetables should you eat each day?

Answer 38

5 portions

Question 39

What is the name of the guide which shows us what a balanced diet should look like?

Answer 39

The eatwell guide

Question 40

How many portions of fish should you eat each week?

Answer 40

2

Question 41

How many calories should an adult female not exceed per day?

Answer 41

2000

Question 42

Is cheese high or low biological value?

Answer 42

High

Question 43

Which type of foods should you base all your meals?

Answer 43

Starchy foods

Question 44

True or false, Fats are a micronutrient

Answer 44

True

Question 45

How many glasses of water should we consume each day?

Answer 45

6-8

Question 46

What are the functions of protein in the body, tick all that apply.

Answer 46

Growth Repair Gives the body energy

Question 47

What are the units called which make up a protein molecule?

Answer 47

Amino acids

Question 48

How many ml of fruit smoothies or juice should you not exceed per day?

Answer 48

150

Question 49

True or false, vitamins and minerals are micronutrients

Answer 49

True

Question 50

What is an example of a gas-in-liquid foam?

Answer 50

meringue

Question 51

What are the effects of a deficiency of carbohydrate in the diet? tick all that apply

Answer 51

Lack of energy Weight loss Severe weakness

Question 52

What are the amino acids called that the body cannot make, and so have to come from the food we eat?

Answer 52

Essential amino acids