Lesson 3.5.1.2.3

3.5.1.2.3 Food intolerances and allergies Quiz: AQA Food Preparation and Nutrition, Unit 4

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Lesson 3.5.1.2.3, Food intolerances and allergies: 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 protein must be avoided by people with coeliac disease?

    • Mycoprotein
    • Gluten
    • Lactose
    • Casein
  2. What is the main carbohydrate sugar found in milk that causes intolerance?

    • Maltose
    • Lactose
    • Sucrose
    • Fructose
  3. Which of these is a major legally declared allergen on UK food labels?

    • Celery
    • Rice
    • Chicken
    • Tomato
  4. Which major food allergen is often found in bread and pasta?

    • Potato
    • Maize
    • Rice
    • Wheat
  5. Which plant-based milk alternative is suitable for a customer with lactose intolerance?

    • Oat milk
    • Sheep milk
    • Goats' milk
    • Cows' milk
  6. Which body system is involved in a food allergy but not usually an intolerance?

    • Nervous system
    • Immune system
    • Digestive system
    • Respiratory system
  7. What is the most critical step when preparing food for someone with a severe nut allergy?

    • Cooking it longer
    • Preventing cross-contamination
    • Adding extra salt
    • Chilling rapidly
  8. Which ingredient can replace wheat flour when baking for someone with a wheat allergy?

    • Rice flour
    • Plain flour
    • Self-raising flour
    • Strong flour
  9. Prawns and crab belong to which legally required major allergen category?

    • Shellfish
    • Molluscs
    • Finfish
    • Dairy
  10. Which protein found in wheat, barley and rye must be avoided by coeliacs?

    • Gluten
    • Gelatin
    • Albumin
    • Casein
  11. What must food businesses provide to customers to help them avoid food allergens safely?

    • Nutritional cost
    • Accurate allergen information
    • Calorie counts
    • Portion sizes
  12. Which hidden ingredient makes baked goods and sauces a risk for some allergy sufferers?

    • Water
    • Egg
    • Yeast
    • Sugar
  13. How are food intolerances such as lactose and gluten typically managed?

    • Eating extra fibre
    • Avoiding trigger foods
    • Freezing meals
    • Taking antibiotics
  14. What must a cook do if a customer has a severe fish allergy?

    • Blend it smooth
    • Cook it longer
    • Use a non-fish alternative
    • Remove bones
  15. Which dairy product must be strictly avoided by someone with a cows' milk allergy?

    • Plant spread
    • Cheddar cheese
    • Oat drink
    • Soya yogurt
  16. What type of adverse reaction is a wheat allergy?

    • Immune reaction
    • Bacterial infection
    • Digestive intolerance
    • Enzyme deficiency
  17. Which specific allergen must a server check alongside fish for a shellfish allergy?

    • Crustaceans
    • Nuts
    • Gluten
    • Dairy
  18. Which plant-based drink is typically fortified with calcium for those avoiding lactose?

    • Soya drink
    • Rice syrup
    • Almond water
    • Coconut water
  19. Which grain is naturally free from gluten?

    • Rye
    • Barley
    • Rice
    • Wheat
  20. Which symptom strongly suggests a true food allergy rather than an intolerance?

    • Wind
    • Stomach cramps
    • Mild bloating
    • Skin rash

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