What does a QR code on packaging do?

You scan it with your phone to find more about the product

What does the Marine Stewardship Council do?

Works to encourage sustainable fishing practices

Which of the following is statutory on a food label?

Allergy information, Weight of product

Canning primarily preserves food by

sterilising foods at high temperatures.

Which is NOT true of food marketing?

The goal is to promote healthy eating.

Why would Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) be used?

to reduce microorganism activity

The main priority of food security is when all people at all times have?

Food to maintain a healthy and active life, Have access to nutritious food, Have access to safe food, Have access to sufficient food

What is one aim of organic farming?

to improve the environment for future generations

Meat sub made from fungi, A mycoprotein, Meat sub made from mushrooms

traffic light labelling is....

.... allows consumer to make choices at a glance

What does the Red Tractor mean?

Environmental protection, Animal welfare, Food safety & hygiene, Traceability of produce

Are grown and ripen at certain times in different seasons

A lacto-ovo vegetarian is:

a vegetarian that will eat cheese, eggs and milk.

Why do we use Chemical preservatives?

To improve the quality of our foods

Why is the mobius loop used on packaging?

The materials used can be recycled.

what are the laws of halal?

slaughter animals in a ritual way

Lower the risk of developing certain diseases

What is peer pressure?

Influence from members of one's peer group.

How do trading standards protect consumer rights?

By checking accurate weighing and measuring of food products and drinks, To ensure traders are not falsely describing their products or services, To ensure food labelling is accurate, By ensuring products are accurately described in adverts or descriptions

Organisms whose genetic material has been altered

Someone who doesn't eat animal products

What is intensive farming?

small area, big input of resources

What does Fairtrade mean?

the producers are paid a fair price

Biodegradable packaging

can be broken down by natural factors.

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1
What does a QR code on packaging do?
It is something that make the package look pretty
It lets you communicate with aliens in outer space
You scan it with your phone to find more about the product
It tells you what ingredients are in the food
2
What are consumer protection laws?
Laws to protect the business from consumers
Laws that protect customers
Laws to sue for no reason
3
What does the Marine Stewardship Council do?
Works to encourage sustainable fishing practices
Makes sure all fish is caught fresh
Checks the condition of fishing vessels
Guarantees the livelihood of fishermen
4
Which of the following is statutory on a food label?
Allergy information
Picture of the product
Weight of product
Barcode
5
Canning primarily preserves food by
adding ingredients such as sugar to reduce water activity.
sterilising foods at high temperatures.
excluding air.
removing moisture from foods.
6
Which of the following is NOT a piece of statutory food labelling?
Weight/volume
Country of origin
Name of product
Picture of the product
7
The main reason entomophagy is even being considered is because
they are everywhere so we can just pick them up and eat them
it is cheaper than farming
we can learn a lot from bugs
why not! they taste great
8
Which is NOT true of food marketing?
It checks your web browsing history.
It is targeted based on your age and gender.
The goal is to promote healthy eating.
It can be found on social media.
9
What is NOT a way to improve food security?
plant based diet
breeding lots of beef cattle
using fertilisers
GM crops
10
Why would Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) be used?
to decrease the product's shelf life
to reduce microorganism activity
to increase bacteria growth
all of the above
11
The main priority of food security is when all people at all times have?
Food to maintain a healthy and active life
Have access to nutritious food
Have access to safe food
Have access to sufficient food
12
What is one aim of organic farming?
to use synthetic chemicals
to make money
to improve the environment for future generations
to grow feed for animals
13
Textured vegetable protein, also known as textured soya protein, is an alternative to meat.
False
True
14
On food packaging, this logo indicates that the food is certified as what?
Vegetarian
Unprocessed
Organic
Kosher
15
What is Quorn?
Meat sub made from fungi
A mycoprotein
Meat sub made from mushrooms
Meat sub made from soy beans
16
Which vitamins are antioxidants
A, C, E
A, D, B
A, B, C
A, E, B
17
Who waste the most ?
Children
young adults
singles
elderly
18
ASA stands for the Advertising Standards Authority.
False
True
19
traffic light labelling is....
.... allows consumer to make choices at a glance
... compulsory
.... required by law
.... non benifical to consumers
20
Why would someone buy UHT
Anyting else
Can be baught in bulk
For a Meal
Can put it in your fridge
21
Which of these is not a reason why antioxidants are added to foods?
To make jams set.
To prevent the browning of vegetables
To prevent fats going rancid.
To prevent the destruction of vitamins A and C.
22
What does the Red Tractor mean?
Environmental protection
Animal welfare
Food safety & hygiene
Traceability of produce
23
Seasonal food...
Are grown and ripen at certain times in different seasons
Is available at the shops at certain times
Are foods available at Easter, Christmas and Thanksgiving
Is seasoned with spices
24
A lacto-ovo vegetarian is:
a vegetarian that will eat cheese, eggs and milk.
a vegetarian that will not eat cheese, eggs and milk.
a vegetarian that does not eat eggs.
a vegetarian that eats fish.
25
A disadvantage of this type of packaging?
Not sealed sufficiently
It's see through
Products don't last so long
It' s heavy and can break
26
Why do we use Chemical preservatives?
To make money
To improve the quality of our foods
To make our food pretty
To make our food healthier
27
Why is the mobius loop used on packaging?
The materials used can be recycled.
The product can be used more than once.
The materials cannot be recycled.
The materials have come from sustainable sources.
28
How many allergens are there?
4
30
24
14
29
what are the laws of halal?
cant eat pork
must eat with feet
slaughter animals in a ritual way
cant eat fish
30
Functional foods
Provide functions with the cooking process
Lower the risk of developing certain diseases
Contain HBV proteins
Are very expensive
31
Are food additives?
Artificial
Neither
Both
Natural
32
What is peer pressure?
Pressure on a pear.
What did you say?
Influence from members of one's peer group.
Pressure from surrounding peoples.
33
The name and address of manufacturer is a statutory food label
False
True
34
Ready-made meals are an example of cook-chill convenience foods
True
False
35
How do trading standards protect consumer rights?
By checking accurate weighing and measuring of food products and drinks
To ensure traders are not falsely describing their products or services
To ensure food labelling is accurate
By ensuring products are accurately described in adverts or descriptions
36
Modified-atmosphere packaging is used to
make food packaging look better.
ensure that no-one tampers with the food product.
protect food from damage during transit.
extend the shelf-life of food.
37
What organisation is in charge of food labelling in the UK?
Consumer Advice Centre
Food Labelling Agency
Label Association
Food Standards Agency
38
What are examples for Natural Preservatives?
Sugar
Oil
Vinegar
Sparkling water
39
What is a GMO?
Green Machine Organics
A type of chemical fertilizer
Organisms whose genetic material has been altered
A type of chemical herbicide/ insecticide
40
This logo means
keep food chilled
Keep food frozen
cook food properly
its cold outside
41
What is a vegan...
Someone who eats vegetables only
Someone who doesn't eat animal products
Someone who just eat eggs and dairy
Someone who does not eat meat but does eat fish
42
Organisation which offers free advice to people on their rights.
United Nations
Citizens Advice Bureau
People's Rights Organisation
NHS
43
What does this logo mean?
Gluten Free Product
Coeliac safe
Dairy Free
Fat free
44
What is intensive farming?
small area, big input of resources
small area, small input of resources
large area, small input of resources
45
Which supermarket has the most Fairtrade goods?
Sainsburys
Tesco
Co-op
ASDA
46
What does Fairtrade mean?
the product is fat free
the cheapest price for the product
the product has no added salt
the producers are paid a fair price
47
Biodegradable packaging
can be broken down by natural factors.
cannot be broken down by natural factors.
is a waste of money.
hardly decomposes.
48
How can food security be increased?
improving agricultural methods
stealing
it cant be increased
improving social life
49
Emulsifiers are used during food manufacturing to
stop dry ingredients sticking together
to enhance the colour of foods
stop liquids from seperating
prevent oxidation of foods
50
If a vegetarian eats fish, what kind of vegetarian are they ?
none of the answers above
Pescetarian
Lacto-ovo vegetarian
a bad vegetarian
51
Which of these areas is NOT on the remit of Environmental Health?
Waste Management
Building Standards
Food Safety
Public Health
52
What are 'food miles'?
The distance an individual or family goes to to produce their own food
None of the above
A campaign to reduce the carbon footprint of food
A campaign to measure food waste in communities around the world
53
What is a disadvantage of organic farming?
The products are usually more expensive.
There are no disadvantages.
There is no crop rotation.
Animals have a small live area.
54
How many reportable allergens in the UK?
8
10
14
12
55
Kosher food cannot include dairy products
True
False
56
A Kosher diet
does not allow vegetables
allows dairy and meat to be served together
states that shellfish is forbidden
states that fins and scales be removed form fish
57
What does culture mean?
Whatever man
social behaviour of a parcticular people or society
A background of a person
Religion
58
Which is an ADVANTAGE of intensive farming?
Less cost effective less efficient
More cost effective less efficient
Less cost effective more efficient
More cost effective more efficient
59
The Lion Mark on eggs mean......
British hens, vaccinated against salmonella
Eggs are from caged hens but farm is compliant
The egg are free range
The hens can dance
60
How can we reduce food waste?
Plan meals
Use waste for compost
Use up leftovers
61
An advantage of this type of packaging
You can see the product easily
useful storage once opened
Food is preserved and can last a long time
62
Sustainability means ...
Using what we have for our benefit.
Working together to make things work for the future
Everyone for himself to ensure right here, right now is good
Being aware of who is going to take over from us next
63
Which of these are not an example of Contemporary Food Issues.
Food Miles.
Scottish Dietary Targets.
Factory Farming.
Fairtrade.
64
Food security is threatened by
Environmental damage
Effects of climate change
All of these
Fewer lands allowed to grow food
65
What is the role of the Advertising Standards Authority?
To ensure everyone pays their TV licences
To make all banks advertise in big letters
To enforce banking advertising
To enforce fair advertising of products and services
66
What is entomophagy?
Eating crickets
A food borne illness
Practice of eating insects
Keeping animals safe for food production
67
Less than 3g fat per 100g is classed as amber/medium on the traffic light labelling system
False
True
68
All Buddhists are vegetarian
False
True
69
Which of these are negative consequences of organic farming?
Appeals to consumers who don't want to consume chemicals
Lower crop yield
Better for the environment
Higher cost passed on to the customer
70
Which of these describe free-range animal farming?
Animals take longer to grow
Animals have space to roam
Meat produced is more expensive
Animals can't behave naturally
71
What does the following logo mean?
Food looks better
Food tastes better
Food will last longer in the cupboard
Food grown without herbicides or fertilisers
72
What is one of the reasons that scientists say entomophagy WILL happen?
people are tired of eating meat
farmers are tired of working so hard
farming uses 85% of our water
too many people are overweight
73
What are antioxidants?
Helps protect cells from aging process
Helps your hair grow
Helps your teeth stay white
Helps protect from certain types of cancer
74
What does Sustainability ensure?
All of the above
Lower cases of illnesses
Less pollution
Water and resources
75
Artificial food colourings are permitted in baby food
True
False
76
What does the e stand for on food labelling?
Estimated nutrition
European weight
Estimated weight
The E number present
77
What are additives?
Flavourings
Extra nutrients added
Preservatives
Colourings
78
Which of the following is the aim of food packaging?
preventing physical damage
decreasing a product's shelf life
all of the above
allowing product dehydration
79
What are the benefits of buying seasonal food?
You get it all year round
It tastes better
It is cheaper
It is grown locally
80
What are food miles?
How far produce comes from the paddock to the plate
How far someone travels to buy their food
81
Which of these foods must be avoided in the diet of Coeliacs
Bananas
Bread
Chocolate
Rice
82
Which of these words DOES NOT relate to intensive farming?
Pesticides
Genetically modified
Large mechanical equipment
Organic

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