Home Economics

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Fill in the blanks with the correct kitchen utensil. (3.5 marks) i. We chop vegetables on a _____________________. ii. We squeeze oranges with an ___________________. iii. To remove apple cores we can use an _____________________. iv. We use a ___________________ to drain the pasta. v. We heat milk in a _________________. vi. We cook small cakes in a _________________. vii. We use ____________________ to cut pastry into shapes. Paul and Anna are a young couple who work long hours. (2 marks) List two factors which might affect the food choice of this couple. i. ________________________________ ii. ________________________________ Complete the following. (3 marks) 1. We should drink_____________ milk instead of whole milk to reduce the amount of fat. If we eat a lot of sugars and fat we can gain a lot of _____________. 2. We should do physical activity for at least ___________ minutes per day. 3. Preserved food and junk food contain a lot of ___________. 4. Fruits provide us with a lot of ______________ and minerals. 5. We should choose _________ bread, rice and pasta instead of white bread Healthier living may requires us to make some changes in our diet. Complete the following by keeping the dietary recommendations in mind. (6 marks) Choose ________________ instead of soft drink.

Home Economics

Form 3

Ms Kimberly BorgŠ


Choose ________________ instead of full fat milk. Choose ________________ instead of sweets. Choose ________________ instead of butter. Choose ________________ instead of cheddar cheese. Choose ________________ instead of fried food. Put in order (by using numbers), the method of the Rubbing-in. (5 marks)

Fill in the blanks about the Dietary Guidelines. (5 marks) · Eat a nutritious d_______________ based on a variety of foods originating mainly from plants rather than a______________. · Eat breads, grains, pasta and r____________ several times per day. · Eat a variety of v______________ and fruits, preferably f___________ and local, several times per day (at least 400g per day). · Maintain a body w____________ between the recommended limits (a BMI of 20- 25) by taking moderate levels of physical a_____________ preferable daily. · Replace fatty m__________ and meat products with beans, legumes, lentils, fish, p___________ or lean meat. · Use milk and dairy products (yoghurt and c___________) that are low in both fat and salt. State if these statements are True or False. (7 marks) Starchy foods include bread, pasta, rice and potatoes.

Home Economics

Form 3

Ms Kimberly Borg©


We should get our energy from starchy foods. Sugary foods include sweets, cakes, soft drinks and syrup. Too much sugar can cause high blood pressure. Lettuce and melons contain large amounts of water. Water cleanses the body and helps digestion. We should drink at least 2 litres of water every day. Total marks:31.5 Your mark: Comments:……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Home Economics

Form 3

Ms Kimberly Borg©


Home Economics

Form 3

Ms Kimberly BorgŠ


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