Nutrition Basics & Cooking Methods is one of 9 topics in the Grade 10 Hospitality Studies CAPS syllabus, covered across 3 lessons on Study Vault. Below are real practice questions from this topic with full worked answers.
Sample practice questions
Easy
1. Which food pyramid group forms the base of the pyramid and should make up the largest portion of a balanced diet?
Cereals and cereal products
Fats, oils and sweets
Milk and milk products
Meat and meat alternatives
Answer: Cereals and cereal products — The cereals and cereal products group forms the base of the pyramid and should make up the largest portion of a balanced diet, since it is a primary source of energy.
Easy
2. Which food pyramid group includes milk, maas, yoghurt and cheese?
Milk and milk products
Meat and meat alternatives
Fats, oils and sweets
Vegetable group
Answer: Milk and milk products — The milk and milk products group includes milk, maas, yoghurt and cheese, important sources of calcium and protein.
Medium
3. Name the food pyramid group that sits at the top of the pyramid in the smallest recommended portion.
Answer: fats, oils and sweets — The fats, oils and sweets group sits at the top of the pyramid in the smallest recommended portion.
