FOOD PREP AND NUTRITION AQA GCSE WITH
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS
Why do Growing Children require more Protein - CORRECT ANSWERS-they need a greater
amount of protein relative to their size and body mass
Why do Physically Active People require more Protein - CORRECT ANSWERS-they need more
protein for muscle growth and repair
Why do Pregnant Women require more Protein - CORRECT ANSWERS-they need 6g more
protein to help the baby grow. during breastfeeding, they need even more
Excess Protein - CORRECT ANSWERS-strain on the liver and kidneys
Deficiency of Protein - CORRECT ANSWERS-growth is slowed, hair skin and nails are in poor
condition, immune system can't function properly, struggle to digest foods properly, odema, and in
severe cases Kwashiorkor
Soya - CORRECT ANSWERS-hbv protein, can be eaten whole but have to be cooked to remove
toxicity
Mycoprotein - CORRECT ANSWERS-traditionally made from a mushroom like fungus and egg
white, used as an alternative to chicken and mince
TVP - CORRECT ANSWERS-made from soya flour, and is used to make a dough which when
baked gives a meat texture
Tofu - CORRECT ANSWERS-curdling soya milk, different textures, can be used in dips and
desserts, stir fries
Alternative Proteins - CORRECT ANSWERS-don't taste of much, but they are good at
absorbing the flavours of the food they are cooked in
,Key Functions of Fats - CORRECT ANSWERS-provide a concentrated source of energy, a source
of fat soluble vitamins, forms an insulating layer under our skin, fat makes cholesterol
Fatty Acids - CORRECT ANSWERS-fatty acids and glycerol make up fats (triglycerides)
Fatty Acid Chains - CORRECT ANSWERS-made up of carbon and hydrogen. they can be
saturated or unsaturated
Saturated Fatty Acids (Chain) - CORRECT ANSWERS-only have single C-C bonds
Unsaturated Fatty Acids (Chains) - CORRECT ANSWERS-contains at least one C=C double bond
Saturated Fats - CORRECT ANSWERS-unhealthy fats, generally solid at room temperature,
tend to come from animal sources
Too much Saturated Fat - CORRECT ANSWERS-increased blood cholesterol levels which can
increase the risk of coronary heart disease
Examples of Saturated Fats - CORRECT ANSWERS-animal fats - coconut oil, butter, beef fat,
palm oil, lard, and chicken fat
Unsaturated Fats - CORRECT ANSWERS-generally healthier, soft or liquid at room temp, come
from vegetable sources that are high in fat and vegetable oils
Monounsaturated Fats - CORRECT ANSWERS-contain one C=C double bonds in their carbon
chains, found in foods such as olive oil, almonds, peanut butter and avocados
Polyunsaturated Fats - CORRECT ANSWERS-contain more than onr C=C double bond, found in
foods such as sesame oil, soybean oil, seeds and oily fish
, Government Guidelines on Fat Intake - CORRECT ANSWERS-fat should make up no more than
35% of our food energy oer day, with no more than 11% coming from sat fats
DRV Fats - CORRECT ANSWERS-70g of fat for an average adult, with a maximum of 20g from
sat fat
Excess Fat - CORRECT ANSWERS-weight gain, obesity, type 2 diabetes, increased blood
cholesterol, high blood pressure, a stroke, a heart attack and CHD
Lack of Fat - CORRECT ANSWERS-vitamin deficiency, weight loss, less insulation, thinner layer
of fat under the skin
Carbohydrate Types - CORRECT ANSWERS-sugar and starch
Sugar Carbohydrates - CORRECT ANSWERS-'empty' calories - as they have no other nutrient
value other than energy
Added Sugars - CORRECT ANSWERS-can be added to foods by choice or during the production
process
Starch Carbohydrates - CORRECT ANSWERS-starchy foods contain lots of nutrients,
wholegrain starch foods have a high fibre content
Simple Carbohydrates - CORRECT ANSWERS-digested quickly, and are divided into
monosaccharides and disaccharides
Monosaccharides - CORRECT ANSWERS-most basic sugar molecules, eg glucose fructose
Disaccharides - CORRECT ANSWERS-made up of two monosaccharides, eg sucrose is made up
of glucose and fructose
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS
Why do Growing Children require more Protein - CORRECT ANSWERS-they need a greater
amount of protein relative to their size and body mass
Why do Physically Active People require more Protein - CORRECT ANSWERS-they need more
protein for muscle growth and repair
Why do Pregnant Women require more Protein - CORRECT ANSWERS-they need 6g more
protein to help the baby grow. during breastfeeding, they need even more
Excess Protein - CORRECT ANSWERS-strain on the liver and kidneys
Deficiency of Protein - CORRECT ANSWERS-growth is slowed, hair skin and nails are in poor
condition, immune system can't function properly, struggle to digest foods properly, odema, and in
severe cases Kwashiorkor
Soya - CORRECT ANSWERS-hbv protein, can be eaten whole but have to be cooked to remove
toxicity
Mycoprotein - CORRECT ANSWERS-traditionally made from a mushroom like fungus and egg
white, used as an alternative to chicken and mince
TVP - CORRECT ANSWERS-made from soya flour, and is used to make a dough which when
baked gives a meat texture
Tofu - CORRECT ANSWERS-curdling soya milk, different textures, can be used in dips and
desserts, stir fries
Alternative Proteins - CORRECT ANSWERS-don't taste of much, but they are good at
absorbing the flavours of the food they are cooked in
,Key Functions of Fats - CORRECT ANSWERS-provide a concentrated source of energy, a source
of fat soluble vitamins, forms an insulating layer under our skin, fat makes cholesterol
Fatty Acids - CORRECT ANSWERS-fatty acids and glycerol make up fats (triglycerides)
Fatty Acid Chains - CORRECT ANSWERS-made up of carbon and hydrogen. they can be
saturated or unsaturated
Saturated Fatty Acids (Chain) - CORRECT ANSWERS-only have single C-C bonds
Unsaturated Fatty Acids (Chains) - CORRECT ANSWERS-contains at least one C=C double bond
Saturated Fats - CORRECT ANSWERS-unhealthy fats, generally solid at room temperature,
tend to come from animal sources
Too much Saturated Fat - CORRECT ANSWERS-increased blood cholesterol levels which can
increase the risk of coronary heart disease
Examples of Saturated Fats - CORRECT ANSWERS-animal fats - coconut oil, butter, beef fat,
palm oil, lard, and chicken fat
Unsaturated Fats - CORRECT ANSWERS-generally healthier, soft or liquid at room temp, come
from vegetable sources that are high in fat and vegetable oils
Monounsaturated Fats - CORRECT ANSWERS-contain one C=C double bonds in their carbon
chains, found in foods such as olive oil, almonds, peanut butter and avocados
Polyunsaturated Fats - CORRECT ANSWERS-contain more than onr C=C double bond, found in
foods such as sesame oil, soybean oil, seeds and oily fish
, Government Guidelines on Fat Intake - CORRECT ANSWERS-fat should make up no more than
35% of our food energy oer day, with no more than 11% coming from sat fats
DRV Fats - CORRECT ANSWERS-70g of fat for an average adult, with a maximum of 20g from
sat fat
Excess Fat - CORRECT ANSWERS-weight gain, obesity, type 2 diabetes, increased blood
cholesterol, high blood pressure, a stroke, a heart attack and CHD
Lack of Fat - CORRECT ANSWERS-vitamin deficiency, weight loss, less insulation, thinner layer
of fat under the skin
Carbohydrate Types - CORRECT ANSWERS-sugar and starch
Sugar Carbohydrates - CORRECT ANSWERS-'empty' calories - as they have no other nutrient
value other than energy
Added Sugars - CORRECT ANSWERS-can be added to foods by choice or during the production
process
Starch Carbohydrates - CORRECT ANSWERS-starchy foods contain lots of nutrients,
wholegrain starch foods have a high fibre content
Simple Carbohydrates - CORRECT ANSWERS-digested quickly, and are divided into
monosaccharides and disaccharides
Monosaccharides - CORRECT ANSWERS-most basic sugar molecules, eg glucose fructose
Disaccharides - CORRECT ANSWERS-made up of two monosaccharides, eg sucrose is made up
of glucose and fructose
