Food and Nutrition Exam Questions and Answers for SS1

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Note that Questions are based on the NERDC curriculum (UBE compliant)

Sample Food and Nutrition Exam Questions and Answers

TOPIC: FOOD STUDY
DIRECTION: Choose the correct answer from the lettered options.

1. Which of the following nutrients accounts for about two third of the body weight?
A. Vitamins
B. Water
C. Minerals
D. Fats

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The correct answer is B.

2. The process by which the layers of whole cereals are removed is known as ______.
A. milling
B. refined
C. grinding
D. unrefined

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The correct answer is A.

3. A method of cooking which can be carried out both in the oven and on top of the cooker is _______.
A. stewing
B. baking
C. frying
D. roasting

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The correct answer is D.

4. Which of the following methods are used for cooking egg?
i. boiling
ii. poaching
iii. Basting
iv. grilling.
A. ii and iii only
B. iii and iv only
C. ii and iv only
D. I and ii only

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The correct answer is D.

5. Lard is fat obtained from ______.
A. cow
B. pig
C. goat
D. rabbit

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The correct answer is B.

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TOPIC: KITCHEN MANAGEMENT
DIRECTION: Choose the correct answer from the lettered options.

1. A good first aid for minor burns in the home is the application of ______.
A. adhesive plaster
B. bandage
C. petroleum jelly
D. embrocation

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The correct answer is C.

2. A scald is caused by ______.
A. hot and dry object
B. sharp object
C. hot water and dry object
D. hot liquid injuring the skin

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The correct answer is D.

3. Which of the following is one of the importance of clean hands to food handlers?
A. It attract peoples
B. It promote accuracy and efficiency
C. It stimulate appetites
D. It prevent the contamination of the food

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The correct answer is D.

4. Kitchen hygiene is practiced so that the ______.
A. housewife can maintain a high standard of work
B. kitchen can look attractive
C. housewife can have a clean kitchen
D. health of the family can be ensured

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The correct answer is D.

5. Food handlers like cooks and stewards should not _______.
A. keep their fingernails long
B. wear low heeled shoes
C. wear coloured aprons
D. wear bright cloths

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The correct answer is A.