GCSE Food Preparation & Nutrition – Oil, butter & sugar Assessment

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1. Give 2 examples for each of the following (4)

1. Saturated fat

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2. Un-saturated fat

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2. Fats are an important part of the diet, describe the positive role of fat within a
healthy diet (5)

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3. Name 2 elements that make up the chemical structure of fat (2)

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4. Oil is a valuable commodity in the kitchen. Discuss the varieties available to the
consumer and the many uses that oil has in the kitchen (8)

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5. Fats and oils can have a negative role in the diet if consumed in excess. Discuss
ways in which you could reduce the fat content of the dishes you produce (6)

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6. Discuss why sugar is often referred to as ‘empty calories’ (3)

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7. Granulated and Caster are types of sugar available to the caterer, name another 2
types of sugar available (2)

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8. Below is the ingredient list for a Victoria Sandwich. Discuss the role in the recipe of

the ingredients listed below

225g Self Raising Flour

225g Butter
225g Caster Sugar
4 Medium Eggs

a) Caster Sugar (3)

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b) Butter (3)

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9. Name a product where sugar is used as a preservative and discuss how the sugar

helps to preserve it (3)

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Explanation

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10. Government guidelines state that we should limit the amount of sugar that children
consume in their diet. Discuss the problems that may arise from a diet which is
high in sugar (8)
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11. Explain why eating fresh fruit is better for you than consuming freshly squeezed
fruit juice (5)

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