Lesson T5.2.1

T5.2.1 Cooking savoury dishes for a healthy diet Quiz: KS3 Design & Technology, Unit 5

20 questions

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Lesson T5.2.1, Cooking savoury dishes for a healthy diet: 20 multiple choice questions for the KS3 Design & Technology (National Curriculum), Unit 5: Cooking and nutrition, written with Revision Ninja.

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The 20 questions

  1. Which cooking method requires no added fat to cook food?

    • Pan-frying
    • Roasting
    • Deep-frying
    • Steaming
  2. Which ingredient is a lower-fat alternative to double cream in a sauce?

    • Natural yoghurt
    • Coconut oil
    • Butter
    • Cheddar cheese
  3. What nutritional benefit do beans and lentils mainly provide in dishes?

    • Protein and fibre
    • Saturated fats
    • Cholesterol
    • Simple sugars
  4. Which ingredient substitution best reduces salt in homemade stock?

    • Caster sugar
    • Herbs and vegetables
    • Extra vegetable oil
    • Baking powder
  5. What does the term 'lean' mean when describing a cut of meat?

    • Extra large
    • High in salt
    • Little visible fat
    • Pre-cooked
  6. What main nutritional benefits do vegetables add to savoury dishes?

    • Vitamins and fibre
    • Sugars and starch
    • Sodium and oils
    • Protein and fat
  7. What equipment helps reduce the fat needed when frying onions?

    • Non-stick pan
    • Deep fat fryer
    • Metal tray
    • Cast iron skillet
  8. Which type of mince is the healthiest choice for a bolognese sauce?

    • High fat mince
    • Standard beef mince
    • Pork belly mince
    • Lean mince
  9. Which meat modification makes a bolognese sauce healthier?

    • Beef sausages
    • Cured bacon
    • Lean mince
    • Chicken thigh
  10. Why is stir-frying considered a healthier cooking method?

    • Cooks very slowly
    • Uses little oil
    • Submerges in fat
    • Destroys all nutrients
  11. When should seasoning be added to prevent an over-salted dish?

    • End of cooking
    • During boiling stage
    • Start of cooking
    • Before any tasting
  12. Why is baking fish a healthier alternative to frying in batter?

    • Adds extra calories
    • Removes all protein
    • Requires little fat
    • Requires deep frying
  13. What proportion of a balanced meal plate should starchy food occupy?

    • A small quarter
    • About a third
    • Three quarters
    • Half the plate
  14. What nutritional benefit do kidney beans provide in a chilli?

    • High sodium salt
    • Saturated animal fat
    • Fibre and protein
    • Refined white sugar
  15. Which option is an example of a healthy savoury snack?

    • Carrot sticks
    • Salted crisps
    • Sugary biscuits
    • Milk chocolate
  16. Why are stir-fry ingredients added in stages?

    • Cooling the wok
    • Preventing burning
    • Saving cooking fuel
    • Varying cooking times
  17. A recipe for 4 portions uses 2 tablespoons of oil. How much oil is used per portion?

    • Half a tablespoon
    • One tablespoon
    • Four tablespoons
    • Two tablespoons
  18. Why is grilling considered a healthy cooking method for meat?

    • Boils the protein
    • Adds extra oil
    • Cooks much slower
    • Fat drips away
  19. What should be used to replace some salt and sugar in a recipe?

    • Processed stock cubes
    • Artificial butter spread
    • Herbs and spices
    • Extra cooking oil
  20. What is a major nutritional advantage of steaming vegetables?

    • Adds healthy fats
    • Retains nutrients
    • Caramelises sugars
    • Destroys all bacteria

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