Eduqas GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition: Student Book

Diet and good health 67 SECTION 1 EXAM QUESTIONS IET AND GOOD HEALTH 1 True or false? Tick ( ✓ ) the correct box . [3] Statement True False A diet rich in fibre helps to prevent bowel disorders. Eat large amounts of food containing sugar and fat. Too much salt has a bad effect on the body. 2 Match the acronyms of nutritional requirements with the correct description. The first one has been filled in for you. [3] PAL ​EARs ​RIs ​DRVs Description EARs Not targets but give a useful indication of how much energy the average person needs. The number of kilojoules the body uses to fuel physical activity. An estimate of the nutritional requirements of a healthy population. Benchmarks for the amount of energy and key nutrients that need to be taken in on a daily basis. 3 a State two factors which influence how much energy a person needs. [2] b Explain the importance of maintaining a correct energy balance. [4] 4 a Give general dietary advice to a friend who is trying to lose weight. [4] b Suggest a suitable food choice for your friend for the following meals: i breakfast ii midday meals iii snacks iv evening meal [4] 5 The Eatwell Guide is based on 4 food groups. a Complete the chart with the following information. The first one has been completed for you. [8] Name of food group Amount recommended each day Main nutrients provided PITTA WHOLEGRAIN CEREAL BAGELS RICE MULTI-GRAIN BREAD potatoes, rice, pasta and other starchy carbohydrates one third of our daily food intake or 5–6 portions carbohydrate, calcium, iron, vitamin B and fibre Name of food group Amount recommended each day Main nutrients provided PEAS FROZEN PLUM TOMATOES RAISINS 2% MILK SOYA MILK NUTS CHICK PEAS LENTILS LOW SUGAR BEANS b State additional advice given in the Eatwell Guide [4] 6 Reference Intake (RI) is an example of how nutritional requirements are calculated. a Name two other methods of calculating nutritional requirements. [2] b Explain how RIs, as stated on food labels, give useful information to the consumer [4] 7 Children need to be encouraged to eat a healthy balanced diet from an early age. a Explain the benefits of a healthy, balanced diet. [4] b Outline recent measures which have been taken in Wales to ensure that school meals are healthy and balanced. [4] 8 Food labels often have claims about the product on the packaging. Explain the difference between a nutrition claim and a health claim, giving examples to support your answer. [6] 9 Outline the functions of the following nutrients and describe the changing nutritional needs of these nutrients from birth to adolescence: [9] a protein b calcium c iron 10 Lifestyle and beliefs can affect a person’s choice of food and diet. Discuss this, giving examples of special diets to support your  answer. [10] TOTAL: 71