Lesson 3.5.1.1

3.5.1.1 Factors which influence food choice Quiz: AQA Food Preparation and Nutrition, Unit 4

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Lesson 3.5.1.1, Factors which influence food choice: 20 multiple choice questions for the AQA GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition (8585), Unit 4: Food choice, written with Revision Ninja.

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The 20 questions

  1. Which factor affecting food choice describes how much physical movement a person does in a typical day?

    • Body mass index (BMI), which compares weight with height
    • Glycaemic index (GI) rating, which ranks how fast foods raise blood sugar
    • Basal metabolic rate (BMR), which measures energy used at rest
    • Physical activity level (PAL)

  2. Which factor describes how much money a household has available to spend on food?

    • Enjoyment of the meal, which relates to pleasure from eating
    • Seasonality of produce, which relates to the time of year
    • Time of day the meal is eaten, which relates to routine
    • Household income

  3. A family is planning a child's birthday party. Which factor is the main influence on the menu they choose?

    • Physical activity level of the guests during the day
    • Celebration or occasion
    • Local food availability in nearby shops and markets
    • Time available to cook the meal on the day

  4. Which factor refers to foods being at their best quality and often at a lower price at certain times of the year?

    • Personal preferences for familiar foods and brands
    • Food availability in the local shops and markets
    • Lifestyle choices about how and when people eat
    • Seasonality of produce

  5. Which factor is most directly limited when a person has only 20 minutes to make an evening meal?

    • Healthy eating guidelines for the whole week
    • Celebration or occasion for the family meal
    • Physical activity level after a long day at work
    • Time available to prepare and cook

  6. A meal costs £8.40 in total and is shared equally between 4 people. What is the cost per portion?

    • £1.20 for each portion of the meal
    • £4.20 for each portion of the meal
    • £3.36 for each portion of the meal
    • £2.10

  7. A batch of soup costs £5.20 in total and makes 8 portions. What is the cost per portion?

    • £0.75 for each portion of the soup
    • £1.30 for each portion of the soup
    • £0.65
    • £0.52 for each portion of the soup

  8. A person always chooses the same brand and recipe because they have always liked it. Which factor is this?

    • Physical activity level during the week
    • Time of day the food is eaten
    • Personal preferences
    • Food availability in the local area

  9. A student eats a light sandwich at lunch and a larger hot meal in the evening. Which factor best explains this pattern?

    • Celebration or occasion held that week
    • Time of day
    • Seasonality of the ingredients used
    • Household income available each week

  10. Which lifestyle situation would most likely lead a person to choose ready-made convenience meals?

    • A commitment to following a vegetarian diet at home
    • A long working day with little time to cook
    • A regular weekend swimming session at the local pool
    • A personal preference for home-grown vegetables from the garden

  11. Which factor describes the range of foods that can actually be bought in a person's local shops?

    • Seasonality of the produce on sale
    • Personal preferences for certain foods
    • Enjoyment of the foods on offer
    • Food availability

  12. A recipe uses three ingredients costing £1.80, £0.95 and £2.25. What is the total cost of the recipe?

    • £5.00
    • £5.50 for all of the three ingredients
    • £4.00 for all of the three ingredients
    • £4.50 for all of the three ingredients

  13. A cook wants a 6-portion dish to cost no more than £3.00 in total. What is the maximum cost per portion?

    • £1.80 for each portion of the dish
    • £0.30 for each portion of the dish
    • £0.60 for each portion of the dish
    • £0.50

  14. A recipe costs £7.50 for 5 portions. Which change would reduce the cost per portion the most?

    • Cooking the same dish for a much longer time on the hob
    • Serving the same dish on a larger platter for the whole table
    • Adding a more expensive garnish of fresh herbs to the top of the dish
    • Replacing an expensive cut of meat with lentils

  15. Which factor is linked to how much a person enjoys a meal and the pleasure they get from eating it?

    • Household income available for food each week
    • Enjoyment
    • Cost of the food at the checkout
    • Time available to cook the meal

  16. Why must students cost their recipes when they make modifications?

    • To reduce the amount of time spent washing up after cooking
    • To keep cooked food at a safe storage temperature in the fridge
    • To keep the dish within a budget while still meeting nutritional needs
    • To make the recipe look more attractive when it is served on the plate

  17. A teenager training for a football match needs a larger, energy-rich meal. Which factor is the main influence?

    • Seasonality of the produce in the shops
    • Household income available for food
    • Physical activity level
    • Celebration or occasion of the day

  18. A 5-portion recipe costs £4.25 in total. The cook wants to cut the cost per portion by 20 per cent. What is the new cost per portion?

    • £0.85 for each portion after the reduction
    • £0.72 for each portion after the reduction
    • £0.65 for each portion after the reduction
    • £0.68

  19. A 3-portion recipe is scaled up to 4 portions, and the ingredients for the larger batch cost £4.80 in total. What is the cost per portion?

    • £0.90 for each portion of the larger batch
    • £1.60 for each portion of the larger batch
    • £1.35 for each portion of the larger batch
    • £1.20

  20. A student says cost per portion is the only factor that matters when choosing a recipe. Which response is most accurate?

    • Cost matters only for family meals and special celebrations at home
    • Cost is the only factor that matters when selecting a recipe for a meal
    • Cost should be ignored because it is never a factor in food choice
    • Cost is one factor among several, such as time, preferences and healthy eating

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