AQA Home Economics Food and Nutrition 4585 TOTAL MARKS 61

Year 10 Nutrition Test

1. (a) Name the main functions of PROTEIN in the body (3)

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(b) Proteins are made up of (1)

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(c ) These combine together to make (1)

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2. What chemical elements make up PROTEIN? (4)

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3. What is an indispensable amino-acid? (1)

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4. What are Low Biological Value Proteins and in which foods are they
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5. Write a definition for ‘ alternative proteins’

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6. Who might eat alternative proteins? (1)

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7. What chemical elements make up FAT? (3)

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8. What are the main functions of FAT in the diet? (2)

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9. What is the difference between Fats and Oils? (2)

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10. Name 4 plant and 4 animal sources of FAT (8)

Plant Sources Animal Sources

11. Why should we cut down on the amount of saturated fat we eat? (1)

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12. What is the function of CARBOHYDRATE in the diet? (2)

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13 Name the 2 main groups of CARBOHYDRATES? (2)

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14 What is NSP? (1)

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15 Complete the following table: (12)

Vitamin Sources Stability Function Deficiency

A Fat Soluble

Fortified
B1 flours and
Thiamin breakfast
cereals, milk,
cheese, eggs
and potatoes
C Citrus Fruits Water soluble

D Formation of
bones and teeth
in conjunction
with CALCIUM
and
PHOSPHROUS

16.Give TWO examples of FIBRE RICH foods

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17. Which 2 Nutrients work together to help form healthy bones and
teeth? (2)

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18 Which MINERAL can help prevent anaemia? (1)

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19. Give TWO examples of food that can help prevent anaemia (2)

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20 The Eatwell Plate from the Food Standard Agency (FSA) shows us
how much food to eat from each food group to stay alive and meet
the healthy guidelines.

What health problems can be caused by: (6)

(a) eating too much fat in our diet

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(b) eating too much salt in our diet

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(c) eating too much sugar in our diet

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