CCEA GCSE Food & Nutrition Practice Questions - CCEA GCSE Home Economics Food and Nutrition (Northern Ireland) Exam - CCEA GCSE Food & Nutrition Practice Questions - CCEA GCSE Home Economics Food and Nutrition (Northern Ireland) Exam

Question 1

Which nutrients are classed as macronutrients because the body needs them in relatively large amounts?

Vitamins A, C and D only Protein, fat and carbohydrate Iron, calcium and sodium only Fibre, water and phytochemicals only

Correct Answer:

Protein, fat and carbohydrate

Question 2

Approximately how much metabolisable energy does fat provide per gram?

4 kcal (17 kJ) 7 kcal (29 kJ) 9 kcal (37 kJ) 2 kcal (8 kJ)

Correct Answer:

9 kcal (37 kJ)

Question 3

What does high biological value (HBV) mean when describing a protein food?

It contains all the indispensable (essential) amino acids the body cannot make It is always plant-based and low in fat It provides more energy than fat per gram It contains no amino acids at all

Correct Answer:

It contains all the indispensable (essential) amino acids the body cannot make

Question 4

Baked beans on toast is a classic example of which nutritional principle?

Protein complementation of two LBV proteins Removing all carbohydrate from a meal Increasing saturated fat for energy Vitamin D fortification of fruit

Correct Answer:

Protein complementation of two LBV proteins

Question 5

How many indispensable (essential) amino acids must come from the diet for most adults, according to CCEA GCSE teaching?

Four Eight Twelve Twenty

Correct Answer:

Eight

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