SECONDARY SCHOOL IMRIEĦEL

HALF-YEARLY EXAMINATIONS 2016-17

Form 4 Home Economics Level 5-6-7-8 Time: 1 ½ hrs

Name: ____________________________________ Class:___________

Answer all the questions in the spaces provided.

1. a) The web diagram below shows one factor that affect our food choice.

Complete the web diagram with four other factors that a family with two teenage

boys, has to think about.

(4 marks)

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Personal likes and dislikes

b) Explain in detail two of the reasons:

Reason: ___________________________________________________________________________

Explanation: ___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

Reason: ___________________________________________________________________________

Explanation: ___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

(4 marks)

2. Unwise food choice can cause diseases or disorders in our body. Match column A with column B to write the correct sentences in the space provided below.

Column A Column B High blood pressure blocks the veins and arteries Heart Attacks makes the bones weak and brittle Constipation damage the heart muscle Diverticulitis makes the heart beat faster Osteoporosis causes infection of the walls of the

intestines A high level of Cholesterol is the result of low fibre diet Obesity is when people are too overweight Anaemia is the result of a diet lacking in iron

i) ___________________________________________________________________

ii) __________________________________________________________________

iii) ___________________________________________________________________

iv) ___________________________________________________________________

v) ___________________________________________________________________

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vi) ___________________________________________________________________

vii) ___________________________________________________________________

viii) ___________________________________________________________________

(8 marks)

3. Fill in the blanks using the following words: senior citizens, kilocalories, poor digestion, storing, choice, physically active, low income, cook, poor teeth, interest, arthritis, prepare, buying, physical disabilities, inability.

When people get older they tend to become less ______________________________

and therefore need fewer ______________________________ per day. The elderly

may also face other problems, such as ______________________________ and

______________________________. The physical disabilities may include poor

eyesight, ______________________________ and rheumatism,

______________________________ or badly fitted dentures,

______________________________ and an ______________________________ to

move around freely. These disabilities may affect their ability to

______________________________ and ______________________________ meals.

Many ______________________________ will rely upon a very limited income, which

will affect their ______________________________ of food. Some elderly people living

alone may have very little ______________________________ in cooking and preparing

meals for themselves. ______________________________ and

______________________________ small quantities of food may also present

problems.

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(15 marks)

4. The following information appeared in a magazine.

i) What causes middle aged women to suffer from osteoporosis? ____________________________ ____________________________

(2 marks)

ii) What is meant by brittle bones?___________________________________________________________________

(1 mark)

iii) Besides calcium, name the other mineral which is needed for strong bones and teeth.________________________________________________________________

(1 mark)

iv) Which vitamin is required for the absorption of calcium in the body?________________________________________________________________

(1 mark)

5. a) It is very important for a pregnant woman to follow a healthy balanced diet because her intake of food will also affect the health of her baby. Explain why the following nutrients are important and suggest two foods which are good sources of each nutrient.

Vitamin DReason: _________________________________________________________________

Food Sources: ____________________________ ; ____________________________

Folic Acid

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Osteoporosis:

Is quite common in middle aged women It can lead to brittle bones and increase

fractures Hip fractures in women have increased in

recent years Women are taking less exercise and are

eating less dairy products.

Reason: _________________________________________________________________

Food Sources: ____________________________ ; ____________________________

IronReason: _________________________________________________________________

Food Sources: ____________________________ ; ____________________________

(1 mark for each reason; ½ a mark for each food source. Total = 6 marks)

b) List three negative lifestyle habits which a pregnant woman should avoid to protect herself and her baby.i) _______________________________________________ii)_______________________________________________iii) ______________________________________________

(3 marks)

c) List four foods which a pregnant woman should include in her diet to avoid constipation.

i) _________________________________ ii) ________________________________iii) ________________________________ iv) ________________________________

(2 marks)

6. a) Label carefully the following diagram using the following words: stomach; mouth; large intestine; small intestine; gullet

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(5 marks)

b) Where does the following process of digestion happen?i) Food is mixed with gastric juice and acids and turned into chime: _________________

ii) Bits of food which the body cannot use move through this: _____________________

iii) Food is chewed, mixed with saliva and broken into small pieces: _________________

iv) Food is broken down into small molecules before being absorbed into the blood:

____________________

v) Chewed food is lowered through this into the stomach: ________________________

vi) Solid waste is passed out through this: ________________________

(6 marks)

7. a) Complete the following list of ingredients for a sponge mixture.

____________ eggs

75g sugar

____________ SR flour

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(1 mark)

b) Give the name of the method used to prepare a sponge mixture

(1 mark)

c) Suggest with reasons the type of flour you would use to prepare a sponge mixture.

Type of flour: ______________________________

Reason: ____________________________________________________________________

(3 marks)

d) Re-arrange the stages of this method of cake making.

Method Correct Order

1. Sieve 50 of self raising flour over the mixture.

2. Whisk together 50g sugar and 2 eggs until thick and creamy.

3. Fold in carefully using a metal spoon.

4. Turn onto a wire rack and leave to cool.

5. Pour into a greased tin. Bake immediately.

6. Light the oven Gas Mark 5 (190ºC)

(6 marks)

8. Many accidents happen in the house.

i) What do you think could be the cause of these accidents?

ii) Say how you could prevent such accidents from happening.

Electric shock (bathroom)

Cause: ________________________________________________________________Page 7 of 10

Prevention: ___________________________________________________________

A deep cut in your finger (kitchen)

Cause: ________________________________________________________________

Prevention: ___________________________________________________________

A bad scalding on your hand (bathroom)

Cause: ________________________________________________________________

Prevention: ___________________________________________________________

A severe burn (kitchen)

Cause: ________________________________________________________________

Prevention: ___________________________________________________________

A broken wrist (bathroom)

Cause: ________________________________________________________________

Prevention: ___________________________________________________________

(10 marks)

9. The family living next door is planning to care for an elderly relative in their home.a) Name four difficulties that this family can encounter.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

(4 marks)b) How can these difficulties be overcome?

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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(4 marks)

c) Give suggestions how both the family and the elderly relative can live happily together. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

(3 marks)

10. Lorna, who is a single parent, has a disabled child called Paul.a) Discuss two ways how friends can provide support for Lorna

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

(4 marks)

b) Name two organizations where Lorna can refer to for support and help

___________________________________ and ______________________________

(2 marks)

c) Describe the kind of support and help that these organizations provide

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

(5 marks)

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