Food Safety and Spoilage – Year 9 Worksheet
Food and Nutrition
Year 9
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This worksheet explores the concept of food spoilage and how to prevent it. Understanding these principles helps ensure food is safe to eat.
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Food Safety and Spoilage – Year 9 Worksheet
Subject: Food and NutritionGrade: Year 9
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Food Safety and Spoilage – Year 9 Worksheet
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1.
Explain what is meant by food spoilage. Include at least two signs that indicate food has gone bad.
[4 marks]2.
List three common causes of food spoilage in perishable foods like dairy or meat.
[3 marks]3.
Describe how refrigeration helps prevent food spoilage. Mention the temperature range recommended for refrigerators.
[4 marks]4.
Identify two methods of food preservation that inhibit microbial growth and explain how they work.
[4 marks]5.
List three foods that are particularly prone to spoilage if not stored properly.
[3 marks]6.
Explain why it is important to check the expiry date on food packaging before purchasing or consuming.
[3 marks]7.
Describe what a consumer should do if they notice mould on bread or fruit.
[3 marks]8.
Sketch a diagram of a kitchen workspace showing three safety measures to prevent food spoilage. Label each safety measure.
[8 marks]9.
Write a brief explanation of why it is dangerous to eat food that has been left out at room temperature for more than two hours.
[3 marks]10.
Describe the process of fermentation and how it can be used as a method of food preservation.
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- 1/2/2026
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- 1/2/2026
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