Some examples from this set of practice questions
1.
The … provides safeguarding and recourse when consumer rights have been violated. A -Consumer Protection Act B -Consumer Profile Bureau C -Consumer Price Index D -Consumer Portfolio Services
Answer: A -Consumer Protection Act
2.
To persuade a consumer to buy goods or services by promising benefits if they help the business supply goods or services to other customers can be seen as … A -a pyramid scheme. B -an exclusion clause. C -an unscrupulous dealer. D -an unfair business practice
Answer: D -an unfair business practice
3.
The following additive will cause a product not to qualify for a vegan claim. A -Pectin B -Gelatine C -Benzoates D -Tartrazine
Answer: B -Gelatine
4.
The following is/are beneficial function(s) of omega-3 fatty acids. A -Reduced risk of cardiovascular disease B -Reduced blood pressure C -Reduced cholesterol D -A, B and C
Answer: D -A, B and C
5.
What are pre- and probiotics?
Answer: Pre-biotics • Acts as a fertiliser for our gut flora • Prebiotics are specialised plant fibres/high in fibre • They help to stimulate and grow the \'good\' bacteria • Food for pro-biotics Pro-biotics • Help to keep gut bacteria balanced by limiting the growth of bad bacteria • Probiotics are live cultures of bacteria • Probiotics compete with \'bad\' bacteria for prebiotic food
6.
Define gastro-enteritis
Answer: Gastro-enteritis, also known as infectious diarrhoea and gastro, is inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, stomach, and intestine in reaction to an infection caused by a virus, bacterium, toxic substances or medication. Symptoms may include diarrhoea, vomiting, nausea, blood in the stool and abdominal pain. Fever, lack of energy, and dehydration may also occur.
7.
Define constipation.
Answer: Constipation refers to an abnormal frequency or irregularity of defecation, abnormal hardening of stools that makes their passage difficult and sometimes painful, decreased stool volume, or prolonged stool retention in the rectum.
8.
Explain the term glycaemic index.
Answer: The glycaemic index (GI) is a number from 0 to 100 assigned to food, with pure glucose randomly given the value of 100, which represents the relative rise in the blood glucose level two hours after consuming that food. The GI of a specific food depends primarily on the quantity and type of carbohydrate it contains but is also affected by the amount of entrapment of the carbohydrate molecules within the food, the fat and protein content of the food, the number of organic acids (or their salts) in the food, and whether it is cooked and, if so, how it is cooked. GI tables, which list many types of foods and their GIs, are available.
9.
What are the health benefits of low glycaemic diets and low glycaemic food?
Answer: ● Decreased risk of cardiovascular disease/lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL) levels. • Reduces risk of and manages type 2 diabetes. • More successful weight management/appetite control/insulin sensitivity/ keeps you fuller for longer. • Optimal blood glucose control in people with diabetes (hyperglycaemia), low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia), children with attention deficit disorder (ADD), and sportspeople (endurance). • Slow release of energy throughout the day.
10.
Define the term eating disorder.
Answer: An eating disorder is a mental (psychological) disorder defined by abnormal eating behaviours that negatively affect a person\'s physical or mental health. Distorted body image. Over/undernutrition
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