AQA GCSE Food Preparation And Nutrition 2025 Paper 1 Qp

Get the official AQA GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition Paper 1 question paper from the June 2025 series (8585/W), sat on Tuesday 17 June 2025 (PM). This downloadable PDF contains the full exam paper in its original AQA format, including Section A multiple-choice questions (20 marks) and Section B extended-response questions (80 marks), totalling 100 marks.

The paper covers key GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition topics such as macronutrients and micronutrients, food science (denaturation, dextrinisation, caramelisation), food safety and hygiene, food poisoning bacteria, dietary needs, food labelling, and practical cooking knowledge. It includes a wide range of question types including MCQs, short-answer explanations, data interpretation, and extended 12-mark evaluation questions.

Students will practise real exam-style questions such as analysing protein alternatives, modifying recipes to reduce fat, explaining lactose intolerance, evaluating additives, and understanding food production processes like yoghurt making. Pair it with the matching AQA 8585/W June 2025 mark scheme on markscheme.net for full exam practice. Updated for the 2025/2026 academic year and optimised for instant download.

This is for GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition students preparing for the 2026 exam series, including Year 11 students, retake candidates aiming for high grades, and home-schooled learners needing real exam-standard practice.

It is also ideal for teachers, tutors, and revision providers who need authentic exam materials for testing knowledge, practising exam technique, and preparing students for both multiple-choice and extended-response questions. Parents supporting revision can use this paper to track progress and identify weaker areas.