18 Questions
What percentage increase in sales of diced onions has the upmarket food chain experienced compared to a year ago?
30%
According to Ronan Hegarty, what is the main reason behind the trend towards more convenience food?
People want a lot more choice
What does Ronan Hegarty mention about children's perception of food origins?
Children associate food with shops, not with being grown
Why does Ronan Hegarty find it amazing that ready-chopped carrots and onions are being sold?
He is surprised by the lack of interest in the culinary process
Which product is highlighted as beneficial for children to try new tastes without needing to purchase a whole fruit?
Ready-prepared mango chunks
What impact has the recession had on the trend towards more convenience food according to Ronan Hegarty?
It reversed the trend
What does the British Nutrition Foundation director general say about vitamins when fruits and vegetables are cut?
They start degrading gradually.
Why does the speaker suggest that pre-prepared vegetables might not be suitable for food lovers?
They are not as nutritious as fresh vegetables.
Which vitamins are mentioned as being easily destroyed when fruits and vegetables are cut?
Vitamin C and folic acid
What is stated about the nutritional quality of ready-prepared fruits and vegetables compared to fresh ones?
Ready-prepared fruits might lose some nutrients.
Why does Judy Buttriss mention that it's better to eat prepared vegetables with some nutrient loss?
Because it's better than not eating any vegetables at all.
What is highlighted as the unhealthy end of convenience food in the text?
Typical high-salt, high-fat ready meals
What is one reason professionals and young to middle-aged individuals buy ready-prepared ingredients according to the text?
They believe they are too busy to cook from scratch
Why does the author emphasize that food tastes better when made from scratch?
Because you can customize the flavor and quality of the food you make
What environmental concern is highlighted in the text regarding the rise of 'lazy food'?
The excessive use of plastic packaging in convenience foods
What does Rosalind Rathouse, principal of London's Cookery School, think about the increase in sales of 'lazy food'?
She believes it reflects a disconnect between people and their food
What aspect of ingredients do many participants in Rosalind Rathouse's cookery classes lack understanding of?
The seasonal availability and sustainability of ingredients
Why do busy individuals choose pre-prepared foods according to the text?
Because they find it quicker and easier than preparing meals themselves
This quiz explores the debate between buying chopped vegetables versus whole vegetables for freshness and nutritional value. It discusses the importance of having the freshest possible ingredients and contrasts ready-prepared produce with untouched real food in terms of nutrition.
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