UNEB UCE Food and Nutrition Past Papers for Year 2003
Uganda National Examinations Board Past Questions
PAPER 1
THEORY
SECTION A
Answer all questions from this section. Write the correct answer A,B,C or D in the box in the right hand side of each question.
1. Which of the following conditions are most suitable for growth of moulds?
A. Warm moist conditions.
B. Hot moist conditions.
C. Dark wet conditions.
D. Cool dry conditions.
2. Dishes for the invalids should be colorful and attractively served in order to
A. Stimulate appetite.
B. Enable the invalid see the food.
C. Stimulate the invalid’s body.
D. Improve absorption of food.
3. Coating food before frying
A. Makes it more attractive.
B. Makes it thick.
C. Prevents it from breaking up.
D. Prevents food juices from escaping.
4. Iron is important in the body for
A. Formation of bones.
B. Formation of the red coloring in blood.
C. Normal functioning of muscles.
D. Formation of hormones.
5. Which of the following is the basic recipe for coating batter?
A. Half an egg, 50ml water, 100g flour, an eighth teaspoon salt.
B. One egg, 50ml water, 100g flour, a quarter teaspoon salt.
C. One egg, 100ml water, 100g flour, a quarter teaspoon salt.
D. Half an egg, 100ml water, 50g flour, an eighth teaspoon salt.
6. Which of the following statements gives the functions of salad dressing?
(i) Provides extra flavor.
(ii) Moistens the salad.
(iii) Aids chewing and swallowing the salad vegetables.
(iv) Adds color to the vegetables.
A. (i), (ii), (iv).
B. (ii), (iii), (iv).
C. (i), (iii), (iv).
D. (i), (ii), (iii).
7. The position of the kitchen fittings like the cooker and sink should be arranged close to the work table in order to:
A. Make the kitchen appear attractive.
B. Reduce on the number of steps required to move from one place to another.
C. Place the working surfaces at the same level to ease their cleaning.
D. Economize on space and improve on ventilation and lighting.
8. One of the following constituents in tea is responsible for its color and flavor.
A. Caffeine.
B. Essential oils.
C. Organic acids.
D. Tannins.
9. Which one of the following does not cause obesity? Over consumption of
A. Mineral Clements.
B. Fats.
C. Proteins.
D. Carbohydrates.
10. Which organ produces the hormone that regulates blood sugar?
A. Thyroid gland.
B.
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