SAMPLE WAEC QUESTION FOR FOOD AND NUTRITION

FOODS AND NUTRITION EXAMINATION SCHEME
There will be three papers, Papers 1, 2, and 3.
Papers 1 and 2 will be combined in a
composite paper and will be taken at one sitting,
Paper 1: This will comprise fifty multiple choice
questions to be answered in 1
hour for 50 marks.
Paper 2: This will comprise six essay questions
out of which candidates will
answer five within 1 hour 50 minutes for 50
marks.
Paper 3: This will be a practical test of 3 hours
which will be conducted by a
visiting examiner that will be appointed by WAEC.
The paper will carry
100 marks.
SAMPLE QUESTIONS
PAPER 1 (OBJECTIVE)
1. Which of the following is a legume?
A. Maize
B. Rice
C. Sorghum
D. Beans
2. The most appropriate equipment for removing
particles from flour is
A. dredger.
B. colander.
C. strainer.
D. sieve.
3. Which of the following is a moist method of
cooking?
A. Baking
B. Steaming
C. Grilling
D. Roasting
4. The common food poisoning bacteria is called
A. salmonella.
B. staphylococcus.
C. botulism.
D. clostridium.
5. Which of the following is a labour saving
device?
A. Soup laddle
B. Wooden mortar
C. Electric blender
D. Frying spoon
6. What happens when starch is cooked in water?
It
A. gelatinizes.
B. caramelizes.
C. dextrinizes.
D. coagulates.
7. Which of the following fruits is suitable for
making marmalade?
A. Guava
B. Pineapple
C. Orange
D. Pawpaw
PAPER 2 (ESSAY)
1. (a) Explain the difference between food
storage and food preparation.
(b) Suggest the most appropriate method of
storing the following food items:
(i) rice;
(ii) flour;
(iii) beans;
(iv) agushi/egusi/melon.
2. (a) State four qualities of a good short crust
pastry.
(b) Explain the use of the following in a short
crust pastry:
(i) soft plain flour;
(ii) margarine;
(iii) cold water.
PAPER 3 (PRACTICAL)
Your diabetic pregnant sister is spending the day
with you.
(a) Prepare, cook and serve a two-course lunch
for her.
(b) Prepare a snack dish for her.
(c) Set the lunch table.