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OCR GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition (J309) nutrition (Section A) overview quiz quiz

10questions. Pick an answer and you'll see why right away.

  1. Which of these is a high biological value (HBV) protein?

  2. How much energy does 1 gram of fat provide?

  3. A food contains 10 g protein, 20 g fat and 30 g carbohydrate. How much energy does it provide?

  4. Which vitamins are fat-soluble and can be stored in the body?

  5. Which mineral is needed to make haemoglobin so the blood can carry oxygen?

  6. What is the recommended daily fibre intake for an adult?

  7. An adult has a BMR of 1500 kcal and a PAL of 1.4. What is their total daily energy requirement?

  8. What does the term 'energy balance' mean?

  9. Why is folic acid recommended before and in early pregnancy?

  10. How does eating too much saturated fat raise the risk of heart disease?