CSEC Food, Nutrition and Health Paper 1 May/June 2008

Which of the following are classified as offal? I. Liver II. Bones III. Tripe IV. Tongue

Which of the following groups of foods can assist in preventing anaemia in adolescents? I. Eggs, kidneys, raisins II. Green bananas, sugar, cucumber III. Chocolate, black eye peas, liver IV. Beetroot, biscuits, carrots

The group of foods providing the MOST nutrients consists of

bread, cheese, butter, coffee

bread, fried fish, milk

potato chips, fried plantain, fried eggs, milk

toast, butter, guava jelly, tea

in the making of dough for bread

as a thickening for soups and sauces

in the preparation of pancakes

as a basis for salad dressings

When a boiled egg-custard curdles, the protein molecules have been

The discoloration of green bananas during food preparation is caused by

the presence of iron

To help prevent anaemia, expectant mothers should take increased amounts of

oranges and coconuts

The cover in the diagram above is set for a meal consisting of

fruit, fish course and dessert

soup, meat course and dessert

fruit cocktail, meat course and dessert

Soup, meat course, fish course

Gluten is a protein found in

Which of the following is the MOST suitable fish dish for a patient recovering from a stomach ailment?

Which of the following nutrients is required by women in greater quantities than men?

Which of the following conditions may be improved by increasing milk in the meals of the elderly?

The balance of sugar in the blood is partly controlled by

Caribbean children who do not get enough protein in their diet may suffer from

The menu above is MOST suitable for a/an

Which of the following menus is MOST appropriate for an obese person?

Baked chicken, lettuce and tomato salad, boiled potato, orange slices

Fried chicken, curried rice, lettuce and tomato salad, melon balls

Grilled chicken, macaroni and cheese, lettuce and tomato, mango, ice cream

Baked chicken, macaroni and cheese, cole slaw, low fat yoghurt

Fish is more easily digested than beef because fish

has more protein and less tissue

contains less connective tissue

contains vitamins and oil

provides iron and vitamins

Symptoms of diabetes include

high fever and itching

excessive thirst and urinating

vomiting and diarrhoea

headaches with severe neck pains

Which of the following menus can be prepared using the LEAST amount of fuel?

Pot roast, stewed red beans, duchesse potatoes and coleslaw

Baked fish, baked potatoes, coleslaw, steamed pineapple pudding

Stewed peas, macaroni pie, raw vegetable salad

Fruit cocktail, fish and vegetable salad, coconut cream jelly

If the electricity goes off for one day, a joint of meat which has been defrosted should be

seasoned and cooked immediately

quickly returned to the refrigerator

replaced in the freezer compartment

A teenager was instructed to increase her intake of milk, cheese and hard water. Which of the following nutrients was lacking in her diet?

A bottle of jam has crystallised. This could be due to

Which of the following foods are included in the diet of lacto-vegetarians?

Milk, cheese, butter

Cheese, butter, seafood

Which of the following guidelines are important for the care of a convalescent? I. Meals should be served regularly. II. Fresh fruits and vegetables should be used. III. Fried foods should be served for energy. IV. Tender and easily digested foods should be served.

Which of the following groups of nutrients would be present in a bread and butter pudding?

Calcium, carbohydrate, fat

Protein, iodine, fat

Vitamin E, potassium, iodine

Vitamin $B_{12}$ , vitamin C, potassium

Which of the following persons would require the GREATEST daily energy intake?

A 10-month-old infant

A 75-year-old woman with a sedentary lifestyle

Given equal quantities, which of the following is the richest source of vitamin C?

Cherry (West Indian)

The crust of a loaf of bread is usually brown. This is due to

Which of the following factors are important in the prevention of food-borne illnesses? I. Storage of food II. Cooking methods III. Waste disposal IV. Personal hygiene

Excessive amounts of sodium in the diet can lead to

Which of the following guidelines is NOT recommended for a consumer to follow?

Always prepare a shopping list.

Read all labels carefully.

Always take advantage of food sales.

Consult your menu plan before shopping.

In jam-making, fruit should be simmered gently before adding to sugar in order to

soften it and release the pectin

give the jam a sticky quality

increase the shelf life of the jam

sweeten and thicken the fruit

Which of the following is NOT a preservative?

Bacteria that need air in order to thrive or grow are classified as

Which of the following qualities are important when choosing a joint of beef for roasting or baking? I. Small proportion of fat and bone II. Fresh smell and moist appearance III. Bright red lean with some marbling IV. White and firm fat

Given equal quantities, which of the following groups of food would provide the MOST vitamin D?

Margarine, oily fish, liver, butter

Meat, fish, corn oil, skimmed milk

Egg yolk, kidney, sardine, soyabean oil

Ice cream, coconut oil, salmon, milk

All of the following are different forms of malnutrition EXCEPT

Which of the following factors would MOST contribute to the demand for convenience foods?

Low prices of these foods

Lack of time to prepare meals

Better quality of these foods

Modern consumer tastes

What item of information is NOT likely to be listed on a food label?

Cost of the contents

Contents or composition

Which of the following methods is BEST for preventing loss of vitamin C when preparing vegetables?

The conservative cooking method

The covering of boiled vegetables while reheating them

The re-using of stock in which vegetables have been cooked

Which of the following components is changed to gelatin when fish is being cooked?

Which of the following is MOST suitable for frying doughnuts?

Which of the knives above are MOST suitable for peeling, slicing and chopping?

Which of the following ideas help to save time in the preparation of a buffet supper? I. Making the desserts before hand II. Choosing dishes which may be re-heated III. Using table mats instead of table cloths IV. Using oven-to-table ware

Which of the following statements about the function of fat in the body is INCORRECT?

Provides energy for the body

Protects the skeleton and internal organs

Provides vitamin C and niacin

The MAIN function of protein in the diet is

for growth and repair

to help in the formation of bones

to help in the absorption of iron

Which of the following contains the BEST source of iron?

Pickled green bananas

Fried liver with onions

Which of the following factors accounts for a preference of whole wheat flour over white flour?

Higher fibre content

More natural vitamin

Higher protein content

Which of the following factors are important for planning meals? I. Age of the individual II. Nutritive value of the meal III. Health of the individual IV. Likes and dislikes of the individual

The meals listed above are deficient in

The food value of the dishes above may be improved by

increasing the fat content

decreasing the fat content

serving an additional staple

including a fresh fruit

Which of the following foods may show noticeable shrinkage when cooked?

A menu may be defined as

a list of desserts written in a particular order

a list of all the meals served during the day

separate courses served during the day

a list of dishes served at a meal

In which of the following cooking methods is leaching of vitamins MOST likely to occur?

Which of the following garnishes are MOST suitable for enhancing the presentation of the meal?

Lime butterflies, chopped parsley, French dressing

Lime wedges, chopped onions, sliced tomatoes

Breadcrumbs, sliced tomatoes, mayonnaise

Tomato cups, chopped parsley, glacé cherries

Hors d'oeuvres consist of a variety of colourful, well-seasoned foods served as

Scurvy is caused by a lack of

An essential mineral required for prevention of dental cavities is

In which of the following statements is correct information provided?

I. Fish is a good brain food. II. Brown eggs are just as nutritious as white eggs. III. Green bananas are a good source of iron. IV. Beetroot helps to give colour to the blood.

You are pale, listless and feel generally tired, and your doctor has recommended that you increase your intake of iron. You are likely to be suffering from

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