Diet — Paper 1 · IGCSE Biology (9-1) 0970

12 What is the best source of vitamin C in a balanced diet? A fish B fruit C meat D rice

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Answer: B

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13 A young, active woman requires more of which constituent in her diet than a young, active man? A fat B iron C protein D vitamin C

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Answer: B

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14 Which condition could be caused by a lack of iron? A anaemia B cholera C scurvy D diabetes

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Answer: A

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13 What is the result of a diet lacking iron? A bleeding gums B poor wound healing C reduced number of red blood cells D weak bones and teeth

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Answer: C

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13 The chart is used to find a person’s recommended mass. 1.85 low low low ideal ideal ideal slightly slightly slightly moderately moderately moderately mass mass mass mass mass mass obese obese obese obese obese obese 1.80 1.75 1.70 height / m 1.65 1.60 1.55 1.50 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 mass / kg For the data provided about body mass and height, which person would benefit most from the introduction of a calorie-controlled diet and regular exercise? body mass height / kg / m A 40 1.55 B 50 1.75 C 70 1.80 D 90 1.75

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Answer: D

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12 The pie charts show the composition of 100 g of four different foods. Which food provides the most energy? A B C D key carbohydrate fats and oils protein water

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Answer: B

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17 Which factor increases the risk of developing coronary heart disease? A low fat diet B regular exercise C relaxation D smoking

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Answer: D

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11 Which substance found in a healthy diet helps to prevent constipation? A fat B fibre C minerals D vitamins

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Answer: B

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11 Which substance found in a healthy diet helps to prevent constipation? A fat B fibre C minerals D vitamins

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Answer: B

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13 The graph shows how the percentage of protein found in potatoes was affected by the concentration of nitrate fertiliser added to the crop when it was growing. percentage of protein in potatoes concentration of nitrate fertiliser added These results suggest that greater concentrations of nitrate fertiliser allow the potatoes to make more A amino acids. B cellulose. C lipid. D starch.

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Answer: A

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14 What is the dietary importance of carbohydrates? A to promote healthy bones and teeth B to make fats C to provide energy for the body D to make proteins

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Answer: C

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14 What is the dietary importance of fibre in humans? A for growth and repair of cells B to help food move through the alimentary canal C to maintain strong bones and teeth D to provide energy

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Answer: B

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14 The table shows some different components in a balanced diet. Which row correctly matches the components to the reasons why they are needed? vitamin D water fats A insulation bone growth to make haemoglobin B bone growth transport insulation C transport to make haemoglobin bone growth D to make haemoglobin insulation transport

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Answer: B

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12 The substances listed are found in the leaf of a plant. Which substance is obtained from the soil? A carbon dioxide B chlorophyll C glucose D mineral ions

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Answer: D

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14 The haemoglobin concentration in the blood of a person is 80 g / dm3. The accepted normal concentration is 120 g / dm3 or above. Which substance may be lacking in their diet? A calcium B fats C fibre D iron

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Answer: D

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14 The lack of which component of a balanced diet will lead to the development of scurvy? A calcium B iron C vitamin C D vitamin D

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Answer: C

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16 The food label is from a packet of cereal. The label can help someone who is concerned about their diet. Nutrition Typical values 100 g contains Energy 985 kJ 235 kcal Fat 1.5 g of which saturates 0.3 g Carbohydrate 45.5 g of which sugars 3.8 g Fibre 2.8 g Protein 7.7 g Salt 0.5 g A person eats 45 g of cereal. One of the food types listed in the label can help prevent constipation. How many grams of this food type does the person eat? A 1.3 g B 2.8 g C 3.5 g D 7.7 g

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Answer: A

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15 Which row shows the correct use in the body and food source for one of these vitamins? vitamin use in body food source A C strengthens bones and teeth sugar B C resistance to disease fish oil C D strengthens bones and teeth fish oil D D resistance to disease sugar

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Answer: C

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16 Which substance is an ion that is used to make chlorophyll? A calcium B iron C magnesium D starch

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Answer: C

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16 The table shows some of the nutrients found in yoghurt. content per 100 g nutrient of yoghurt / g carbohydrate 6.90 protein 4.80 fat 1.50 calcium 0.16 One serving size of yoghurt is 150 g. One of the nutrients in the yoghurt is required for healthy bones and teeth. What is the mass of this nutrient in one serving of yoghurt? A 0.24 g B 2.25 g C 7.20 g D 10.35 g

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Answer: A

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14 Why is iron an important component of the human diet? A Iron is needed to make haemoglobin. B Iron is needed to prevent rickets. C Iron is needed to prevent scurvy. D Iron is needed to strengthen teeth.

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Answer: A

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12 A diet contains a lot of plant material, but no meat. Which dietary component is unlikely to be deficient in this diet? A fat B fibre C protein D vitamin D

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Answer: B

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