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CSEC Food, Nutrition and Health Paper 1 May/June 2014 - Free CXC Past Paper with Answers
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Which of the following nutrients is required by women in greater quantities than by men?
Fats
Iron
Iodine
Protein
Which of the following groups of foods is an excellent source of protein?
Cheese, peanuts, fish, soya beans
Beef, milk, coconut, string beans
Beans, milk, double cream, cheese
Beef, eggs, breadfruit, vegetarian cheese
Whole-wheat flour is preferred to white flour because whole-wheat flour has
more protein
a longer shelf life
more natural vitamins
a higher fibre content
Whole-wheat flour is preferred to white flour because whole-wheat flour has
more protein
a longer shelf life
more natural vitamins
a higher fibre content
Which of the following dieting practices will promote good nutritional status? I. Reduce fatty foods. II. Eat balanced meals. III. Eat fast foods frequently. IV. Increase use of fruits and vegetables.
I and II only
I and III only
I, II and IV only
I, II, III and IV
Which of the following mineral deficiencies in the diet of children can cause rickets?
Iron
Iodine
Sodium
Calcium
Which of the following CANNOT be digested by human beings?
Fats
Starches
Proteins
Cellulose
Which of the following groups of health disorders are classified as deficiency diseases?
Bulimia, rickets, sore eyes, jaundice
Pellagra, beri-beri, eczema, arthritis
Protein-energy imbalance, night-blindness, anemia, rickets
High blood pressure, scurvy, scabies, colour-blindness
Which of the following is NOT a form of malnutrition?
Obesity
Diarrhoea
Marasmus
Kwashiorkor
Which of the following instructions for the care and use of a blender is incorrect?
Rinse the goblet after use.
Run the motor for short periods.
Wash the goblet with warm water and detergent.
Immerse the motor unit in warm water to wash.
Foods placed in a refrigerator should be covered in order to
prevent drying out of food and transfer of strong odours
maintain recommended storage temperature
facilitate close packing of dishes and bowls
prevent formation of ice crystals on food
Fruits high in pectin are usually
sour
spicy
bland
sweet
Which is the correct procedure for treating a minor burn?
Applying butter
Applying alcohol
Bandaging firmly
Applying cold water
Which of the following practices is NOT acceptable during food preparation?
Wash hands before handling food.
Cover hair with a clean hair covering.
Dry hands on a rag kept in your pocket.
Keep fingernails short, clean and free of nail polish.
A polysaccharide present in the cell walls of fruits that causes jams and jellies to set is called
dextrin
gelatin
pectin
cellulose
Before freezing, vegetables should FIRST be
sautéed
clarified
sterilized
blanched
Which of the following factors should be considered when choosing a refrigerator? I. Size and capacity according to need II. Largest, most modern model III. Storage arrangements inside the refrigerator IV. Space available in the kitchen
I and II only
I, III and IV only
II, III and IV only
I, II, III and IV
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
I and II only
I, II and III only
II, III and IV only
I, II, III and IV
Hors d'oeuvres consist of a variety of colourful, well-seasoned foods served as
desserts
appetizers
main dishes
accompaniments
Which of the following information should be included on a food label?
I. The name of the product II. A list of ingredients III. The net weight IV. The cost of the product
I and II only
II and III only
I, II and III only
I, II and IV only
Sweet potatoes are BEST stored in
the refrigerator
a cool dark container
a plastic bag at room temperature
a moisture-free area at room temperature
Which part of the pressure cooker prevents steam from escaping?
Gasket
Safety plug
Pressure gauge
Pressure control valve
The diagram above represents a
buffet table for a lunch party
lunch table laid for four people
dinner tray laid for a disabled person
breakfast table laid for four people
Croutons are
thick sauces used to bind ingredients
bunches of herbs added to soups and stews
small, diced, fried bread used to garnish soup
slices of toasted bread served with ham and cheese
When a boiled egg-custard curdles, this means that the protein molecules have been
coiled
bonded
denatured
dextrinized
Which of the above ingredients contributes both flavour and colour to the pastry?
Cold water
Margarine
Shortening
Flour
binds the ingredients together into a dough?
Cold water
Margarine
Shortening
Flour
A MAJOR consideration for a caterer should be
bulk buying
buying at sales
selling food at high prices
buying cheap, low-quality foods
The process by which oils become solid is known as
preservation
hydrogenation
pasteurization
homogenization
Which of the following is NOT a commercial raising agent?
Air
Yeast
Baking powder
Bicarbonate of soda
The leavening of flaking pastry is mainly due to
chemical action
folding and rolling
rubbing fat into flour
the use of self-raising flour
Which of the following features of a stove/cooker would be MOST useful for a busy, working mother?
I. Self-cleaning oven II. Rotisserie III. Oven light IV. Automatic timer
I and III only
I and IV only
II and III only
II and IV only
Peter has limited time in which he must prepare and serve a lunch menu and also clean the freezer.
Which of the following work simplification methods would BEST ensure Peter's timely completion of his tasks?
Clustering
Overlapping
Dovetailing
Sequencing
To help prevent anaemia, expectant mothers should take increased amounts of
milk and cheese
bread and butter
liver and oranges
oranges and coconuts
Which of the following combinations of foods will provide the BEST quality protein?
Bread and jam
Rice and peas
Ochro (okra) and rice
Cornmeal and ochro (okra)
Which of the following groups of foods is NOT recommended for people suffering from hypertension?
Lettuce, fish, fresh fruit
Bacon, full cream milk, sausage
Coconut water, spinach, pumpkin
Skim milk, margarine, green beans
Which of the following foods supplies the MOST carbohydrates?
Yam pie
Beef burger
Split pea pie
Curried chicken
Which group of nutrients is supplied by a bread and butter pudding?
Protein, iodine, fat
Calcium, carbohydrate, fat
Vitamin E, potassium, iodine
Vitamin , vitamin C, potassium
Which of the following statements is true?
Meal II is suitable for an obese girl
Meal II is suitable for a diabetic.
Meal I is suitable for a lacto-vegetarian.
Meal I is suitable for an elderly person.
Which of the following lists of foods should NOT be given to a person who is on a weight loss program?
Liver, lean meats, cereals, dark green leafy vegetables
Avocado, butter, margarine, cheese
Pawpaw, pork, chocolate, milk
Cheese, chicken, cassava, spinach
Which of the following foods can be considered as a healthy snack for an obese person?
Apples
Beef patties
Hamburgers
Avocado pears
Which of the following menus is MOST suitable for persons who wish to reduce their fat intake?
Fried fish, boiled rice, peanut punch
Steamed fish, fried potato chips, ice cream
Lambstew, breadfruit cou cou, bread pudding
Grilled fish, steamed vegetables, sponge cake
Jenny made a batch of pumpkin jam and decided to test it for setting by pouring some on a cold plate and leaving it to cool. When cooled, she pushed it with a finger. She was carrying out the
flake test
setting test
wrinkle test
temperature test
Which of the following is NOT a correct guideline for the care of a heat-resistant glass dish?
Put dish in a microwave oven.
Wash dish with mild detergent.
Remove food with sharp spatula.
Use dish at high temperatures.
Which of the following is the correct procedure to follow when lighting a gas stove?
Turn on the main tap, set the control knob and light the match.
Turn on the main tap, light the match and set the control knob.
Light the match, set the control knob and turn on the main tap.
Light the match, turn on the main tap and set the control knob.
Which of the following combinations is a good source of protein for a low income family?
Ham and turkey
Cheese and shrimp
Eggs and fresh fish
Beans and canned sardines
Which of the following is LEAST important when choosing a refrigerator?
Colour
Size of family
Money available
Kitchen space available
In making food safe, all of the methods are used to destroy or inactivate
pests
insects
bacteria
rodents
What is the most suitable temperature at which the food should be chilled?
()
()
()
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In the dehydration of foods, the growth of microorganisms can be prevented if I. no water is present II. sufficient water is present III. temperatures are high IV. foods are chilled
I and III only
I and IV only
II and III only
III and IV only
Which of the following BEST illustrates the role of consumer organizations in relation to food and nutrition?
Prepare the national budget
Buy foods which are in season
Prepare the family food budget
Educate the public on food standards
different brands of the same food are sold at supermarkets?
Buying in bulk
Comparative shopping
Preparing a shopping list
Investigating new products
items are used in large quantities?
Buying in bulk
Comparative shopping
Preparing a shopping list
Investigating new products
Your mother's favourite cake recipe served 10 persons. She wanted to increase the recipe to serve 20 persons.
What conversion factor is to be used?
2
5
10
20
Protein may be added to a dish of creamed spinach by garnishing it with
chopped celery
sliced red pepper
sliced tomato and parsley
ground peanuts and diced tomato
Bread rolls, croutons, dumplings and potato chips are accompaniments for
fish
soups
meats
sauces
Which item will help with the development of strong bones and teeth?
Cookies
Chicken sandwich
Peanut punch
Chocolate cup cake
Which of the following nutrients was the lunch deficient in?
Vitamin C
Calcium
Protein
Carbohydrate
Which of the following is the correct amount of fat for making of short crust pastry?
Reduced cooking time is achieved when using a pressure cooker because
steam is forced through the food
steam is released through the vent
boiling water is the cooking medium
water boils faster in a pressure cooker