Healthy feeding and eating practices II - JSS1 Home Economics Past Questions and Answers - page 1
Define food additives.
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State 5 uses of additives.
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Is alcohol good for the body?
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State 4 effects of additives.
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Mention 6 additives that should not be taken into the body.
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What are food additives?
substances added to food to improve flavour, texture, or appearance
naturally occurring nutrients in food
harmful chemicals found in food
ingredients used to preserve food indefinitely
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Which of the following is an example of a food additive used to preserve freshness?
sugar
Salt
vinegar
sodium benzoate
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What is the purpose of using food additives in processed foods?
to enhance taste and appearance
to reduce nutritional value
to increase self life
to cause allergic reactions
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What is the role of food additives in preventing bacterial growth in food?
coloring
flavor enhancing
preservatives
sweeteners
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What is the purpose of using food coloring additives?
to reduce fat content
to add flavor
to increase shelf life
to enhance the appearance of food
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