May Exam

Question 1

Conditions for bacterial growth

Answer 1

Food
Moisture
Warmth
Time

Question 2

What temperature is bacteria destroyed at

Answer 2

64 - 100°c

Question 3

What temperature does bacteria multiply rapidly ( danger zone)

Answer 3

5- 63°c

Question 4

Bacteria multiply slowly in the fridge at….

Answer 4

1- 4°c

Question 5

In the freezer

Answer 5

Bacteria are dormant in freezer

Question 6

Dormant

Answer 6

Inactive but the bacteria are still alive

Question 7

What does dietary fibre prevent

Answer 7

Constipation

Question 8

A prolonged deficiency of fibre can result in much more serious diseases such as

Answer 8

Bowel cancer and diverticular disease

Question 9

Four good sources of fibre

Answer 9

Whole grain pasta
Whole grain cereal
Potatoes with skin
Nuts and seeds

Question 10

What does carbohydrates supply the body with

Answer 10

Energy

Question 11

There are two types of carbohydrates sugar and starch examples of starchy carbohydrates

Answer 11

Pasta
Bread
Rice
Potatoes
Couscous

Question 12

Examples of sugary carbohydrates

Answer 12

Sweets
Fizzy drinks
Honey
Biscuits
Cakes and buns

Question 13

If too much starch or sugar is eaten the excess can be stored as fat and may lead to…

Answer 13

Obesity

Question 14

Excess sugar can lead to ….

Answer 14

Tooth decay and obesity

Question 15

What is iron needed for

Answer 15

Haemoglobin - gives healthy red blood cells its colour - these cells carry oxygen around the body to help release energy

Question 16

What does iron help prevent

Answer 16

Anemia which makes you feel tired and look pale

Question 17

What are the two different types of iron

Answer 17

Haem iron and non Haem iron

Question 18

Where is Haem iron usually found

Answer 18

Animal foods - eggs are an exception - Haem iron is easy to absorb

Question 19

Where is non Haem iron found

Answer 19

Non haem iron is found in some plant foods- cannot be absorbed by our body unless eaten with a food containing vitamin c

Question 20

Examples of Haem iron

Answer 20

Red meat
Liver
Kidneys

Question 21

Examples of non Haem iron

Answer 21

Spinach
Nuts seeds
Kidney beans

Question 22

What does vitamin c help absorb

Answer 22

Iron

Question 23

What does vitamin c do

Answer 23

Boosts immune system and helps us avoid minor infections such as colds and flues

Question 24

What is vitamin c

Answer 24

It is an antioxidant which help protect the body against serious diseases such as coronary heart disease and cancer

Question 25

Sources of vitamin c

Answer 25

Strawberries
Kiwi
Cabbage
Peppers
Blackcurrant

Question 26

How many portions of fruit should we eat today

Answer 26

5

Question 27

Ways to include fruit and veg in our diet

Answer 27

soup, roasts, stew, stir fry,boiled ,mashed

Question 28

What does calcium form

Answer 28

Strong bones and teeth

Question 29

Dairy products are not just the only source of calcium examples..

Answer 29

Pulses
Soya milk

Question 30

The function of vitamin d

Answer 30

To allow the body to absorb and use calcium

Question 31

Good sources of vitamin D

Answer 31

Cheese,eggs,oily fish

Question 32

Storing food

Answer 32

Freezer- left over lasagna
Frozen peas and ice cream
Fridge - open jar of jam, raw chicken , sandwiches cheese fresh cream cake ,lettuce
Cool dry cupboard - flour, cereal , biscuits

Question 33

Date marks

Answer 33

Use - by date - food must be eaten by the date
Best before date - food will be at their best quality up to this date

Question 34

Where is campylobacter found

Answer 34

Raw meat and raw poultry

Question 35

How is campylobacter caused

Answer 35

Caused by eating raw or undercooked poultry or meat or something that touched it

Question 36

3 common symptoms of campylobacter

Answer 36

Diarrhoea, fever and stomach cramps

Question 37

Which people are at a higher risk if they get food poisoning

Answer 37

Babies
Pregnant women
People who have just recovered from an illness