Nutrition and Cooking Quiz

Section A - Multiple Choice Questions

• Multiple-choice questions are used to assess knowledge.
• Each question has only one correct answer.
• Students must shade the correct circle next to the answer.
• If a student changes their answer, they must cross out the original answer.
• If they want to return to a crossed-out answer, they should circle it.
• Each question has only one correct answer box to shade.
• Examples are provided to demonstrate how to complete the multiple-choice questions correctly.
• Questions cover topics like food sources of vitamins, recommended salt intake, processes altering the consistency of sauces, mineral fortification of flour, items that raise foods, bacteria growth conditions, the ability of a fat to shape, and various cooking methods.
• Questions are graded and marked [1 mark] per question.

Section B - Essay Questions

• Answer all essay questions in this section.
• This section has 80 marks.
• The first question asks for the names of two foodborne bacteria.
• The second question asks for two symptoms of food poisoning.
• Question 3 asks for possible reasons for food poisoning, providing specific examples for each cause, accompanied by the reasoning behind the examples.
• Question four details how to use a food temperature probe to assess food safety, including crucial temperatures for safe food consumption.
• Questions five and six require identifying functions of different nutrients and explaining the difference between high and low biological value proteins, with examples.
• Questions seven and eight relate to nutritional information contained within the nutritional tables for a couple of dishes, analyze if the nutritional content is suitable for an older person.
• Question nine seeks identification of two potential reasons why a cake has not risen and why it has a dry texture.
• Question ten seeks a detailed explanation of food allergens listed on packaging and why.
• The final question details ingredients related to food intolerances/allergies from the nutritional table and suggests alternative ingredients.

Test your knowledge in nutrition and cooking practices through multiple-choice and essay questions. This quiz covers topics such as vitamins, salt intake, and cooking methods, helping assess both theoretical and practical understanding in the culinary field.