Q1 · Difficulty 1/3
A vegan diet excludes meat and all:
- animal products (e.g. dairy and eggs)
- vegetables
- fruit
- grains
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✓ Answer: A — animal products (e.g. dairy and eggs)
Vegans avoid all animal products.
CXC · CSEC · Food and Nutrition
Free CXC CSEC Food and Nutrition
Practice Paper
8 mixed-difficulty practice questions in the style of real CXC CSEC papers — answers, mark-scheme-style explanations, and the official exam structure all on one page.
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Paper 1 (Section A)
60 multiple-choice questions, 1 mark each. 75 minutes. Tests knowledge across the whole syllabus.
Paper 2
Structured short-answer + 1 extended response question. Section A is compulsory; Section B has a choice. Approximately 2 hours 10 minutes.
School-Based Assessment (SBA)
Coursework component graded by the teacher, externally moderated. Worth ~20-30% of the final grade depending on subject.
Total exam time: ~3.5 hours across Paper 1 and Paper 2 sittings.
Grading: Grades: I (highest) to VI (lowest). A grade of III or above is typically required for further study.
Grading: Grades: I (highest) to VI (lowest). A grade of III or above is typically required for further study.
Mini practice paper: 8 questions
Mixed-difficulty questions from across the Food and Nutrition syllabus. Tap "Show answer" after each to check yourself.
Q2 · Difficulty 1/3
Mrs. Williams, a 58-year-old diabetic patient from Kingston, Jamaica, visits a dietitian for meal planning advice. Which of the following foods should be RESTRICTED in her diet?
- Steamed callaloo
- White rice and flour products
- Grilled fish with vegetables
- Fresh garden salad
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✓ Answer: B — White rice and flour products
Award 1 mark for identifying refined carbohydrates as foods to restrict for diabetics. A is incorrect — callaloo is a low glycaemic index vegetable suitable for diabetics. C is incorrect — grilled fish with vegetables is a balanced, low-GI meal appropriate for diabetic diets. D is incorrect — fresh salads are encouraged as they are low in carbohydrates and high in fibre.
Q3 · Difficulty 1/3
Personal hygiene in food handling includes:
- Working with dirty hands
- Washing hands thoroughly before handling food
- Coughing over food
- Wearing dirty clothes
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✓ Answer: B — Washing hands thoroughly before handling food
Clean hands prevent transferring bacteria to food.
Q4 · Difficulty 1/3
A gluten-free diet is needed by people with:
- coeliac disease (gluten intolerance)
- diabetes only
- no condition
- strong bones
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✓ Answer: A — coeliac disease (gluten intolerance)
People with coeliac disease must avoid gluten.
Q5 · Difficulty 1/3
A family in rural Guyana has limited access to fresh fish but abundant cassava and plantains from their farm. Which factor is PRIMARILY affecting their food selection?
- Cultural traditions
- Availability and accessibility
- Personal preferences
- Advertising
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✓ Answer: B — Availability and accessibility
Award 1 mark for recognising that geographic location and local production determine what foods are accessible. A is incorrect — while culture may influence preparation methods, the scenario emphasises what is physically available. C is incorrect — personal preference is secondary when certain foods are simply not accessible. D is incorrect — advertising has minimal impact when foods are unavailable.
Q6 · Difficulty 1/3
Mrs. Campbell from Kingston notices that her teenage son now refuses to eat ackee and saltfish for breakfast, preferring American-style cereal instead. Which factor is MOST likely influencing his food choice?
- Religious beliefs
- Peer pressure and media influence
- Food allergies
- Lack of cooking skills
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✓ Answer: B — Peer pressure and media influence
Award 1 mark for identifying social/psychological factors affecting adolescent food choices. A is incorrect — religious beliefs typically affect food choices consistently, not sudden changes in traditional foods. C is incorrect — allergies would cause avoidance due to physical symptoms, not preference for foreign alternatives. D is incorrect — the son is not preparing the meal himself.
Q7 · Difficulty 1/3
A housewife in Port of Spain stores leftover rice in the refrigerator overnight. At what temperature range should the refrigerator be maintained to safely store perishable foods?
- 0°C to 4°C
- 5°C to 10°C
- 10°C to 15°C
- -5°C to 0°C
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✓ Answer: A — 0°C to 4°C
Award 1 mark for identifying the correct refrigerator temperature range. B is incorrect — 5°C to 10°C is within the danger zone where bacteria can multiply rapidly. C is incorrect — 10°C to 15°C is too warm and allows significant bacterial growth. D is incorrect — this is the freezer temperature range, not the refrigerator.
Q8 · Difficulty 1/3
A patient diagnosed with hypertension in Trinidad is advised to follow a therapeutic diet. Which mineral must be significantly reduced in this patient's diet?
- Calcium
- Iron
- Sodium
- Potassium
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✓ Answer: C — Sodium
Award 1 mark for identifying sodium restriction as essential in hypertension management. A is incorrect — calcium is not typically restricted in hypertensive diets. B is incorrect — iron restriction is not relevant to blood pressure control. D is incorrect — potassium is often encouraged, not restricted, as it helps lower blood pressure.
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CXC CSEC Food and Nutrition FAQ
What does the CXC CSEC Food and Nutrition exam look like?
The CXC CSEC Food and Nutrition exam is structured across 3 components. Paper 1 (Section A): 60 multiple-choice questions, 1 mark each. 75 minutes. Tests knowledge across the whole syllabus. Paper 2: Structured short-answer + 1 extended response question. Section A is compulsory; Section B has a choice. Approximately 2 hours 10 minutes. School-Based Assessment (SBA): Coursework component graded by the teacher, externally moderated. Worth ~20-30% of the final grade depending on subject. Total exam time: ~3.5 hours across Paper 1 and Paper 2 sittings.
Can I download a free CXC CSEC Food and Nutrition past paper?
Real CXC past papers are published directly by CXC on their official website. Kramizo doesn't redistribute copyrighted past papers, but we do generate free AI-written practice papers in the exact same style — same command words, same difficulty tier, same mark conventions. Use this practice paper as warm-up, then time yourself on official past papers before exam day.
How is CXC CSEC Food and Nutrition graded?
Grades: I (highest) to VI (lowest). A grade of III or above is typically required for further study. Kramizo's practice questions are tagged with difficulty 1-3 mapping roughly to the lower, middle, and top grade boundaries you'll encounter in the real exam.