Lesson 3.2.1.3
3.2.1.3 Carbohydrates: starch, sugars and dietary fibre Quiz: AQA Food Preparation and Nutrition, Unit 1
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Lesson 3.2.1.3, Carbohydrates: starch, sugars and dietary fibre: 20 multiple choice questions for the AQA GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition (8585), Unit 1: Food, nutrition and health, written with Revision Ninja.
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The 20 questions
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What is the main type of carbohydrate that is a polysaccharide?
- Fructose
- Sucrose
- Starch
- Glucose
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Which of these is a monosaccharide?
- Glucose
- Sucrose
- Lactose
- Starch
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Which pair of sugars is a disaccharide?
- Glucose and fructose
- Starch and cellulose
- Galactose and glycogen
- Sucrose and lactose
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What term describes plant carbohydrate that the body cannot fully digest?
- Starch
- Free sugar
- Dietary fibre
- Monosaccharide
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Which food group is a primary source of starch?
- Potatoes and pasta
- Fresh citrus fruit
- Vegetable oils
- Oily fish
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Which sugar is found naturally in milk?
- Maltose
- Lactose
- Sucrose
- Fructose from fruit
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What type of carbohydrate is the main provider of energy in starchy foods like bread and rice?
- Starch
- Intrinsic sugar
- Dietary fibre
- Lactose
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What is the recommended maximum proportion of energy that should come from free sugars?
- 25% of total energy intake
- 50% of total energy intake
- 15% of total energy intake
- 5% of total energy intake
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Which type of carbohydrate passes through the digestive system without breaking down into simple sugars?
- Starch
- Disaccharide
- Monosaccharide
- Dietary fibre
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A recipe needs 60 g of carbohydrate, of which 45% should be starch. How many grams of starch is that?
- 27 g
- 45 g
- 33 g
- 15 g
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Which ingredient modification best increases the fibre content of bread?
- Cornflour
- Wholemeal flour
- Self-raising flour
- Plain white flour
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What is the primary health benefit of dietary fibre in the digestive system?
- Accelerates tooth decay
- Increases fat absorption
- Raises blood pressure
- Prevents constipation
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Which food item is classified as a source of free sugars?
- Raw oats
- Fruit juice
- Whole fresh apple
- Plain skimmed milk
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How much energy does one gram of carbohydrate provide?
- 9 kcal
- 4 kcal
- 7 kcal
- 2 kcal
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What primary health benefit does dietary fibre provide for the bowel?
- Absorbs protein
- Provides energy
- Increases acidity
- Prevents constipation
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Which oral substance reacts with free sugars to cause tooth decay?
- Bacteria
- Calcium
- Enzymes
- Saliva
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What technique is used to prevent lumps when thickening sauces with cornflour?
- Frying in hot oil
- Boiling rapidly
- Blending with cold water
- Adding boiling water
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Which chemical term describes starch as a complex carbohydrate?
- Polysaccharide
- Disaccharide
- Amino acid
- Monosaccharide
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Which food group is the richest source of dietary fibre?
- Dairy products
- Wholegrains
- Lean meats
- Refined oils
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Which ingredient replacement reduces free sugars in a fruit smoothie?
- Whole fruit
- Honey glaze
- Fructose powder
- Sugar syrup
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