Question 1
Which nutrient is the body's preferred source of quick energy?
Correct Answer:
Carbohydrate
Question 2
According to healthy-eating guidance, which food group should make up the largest share of most meals?
Correct Answer:
Vegetables, salad and fruit
Question 3
What is the main role of protein in the body?
Correct Answer:
Growth, repair and maintenance of body tissues
Question 4
Which cooking method uses dry heat in an oven with little or no added fat?
Correct Answer:
Baking/roasting
Question 5
What does the 'danger zone' for bacterial growth in food usually refer to?
Correct Answer:
Temperatures between about 5°C and 63°C
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Prepare with the JC Home Economics Practice Questions - Junior Cycle Home Economics (Ireland) Exam practice quiz. This question bank includes 100 questions covering food, mainly, protein, cooking, and energy. Use it to review important concepts, identify knowledge gaps, and build confidence for the related exam, course, or assessment.

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JC Home Economics Practice Questions - Junior Cycle Home Economics (Ireland) Exam

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