Diet — Paper 1 · IGCSE Science - Combined 0653

5 What is a symptom of vitamin C deficiency? A bleeding from skin and gums B developing soft bones C low red blood cell count D teeth decay easily

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Answer: A

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12 Jamal and Javan are identical twins, but Jamal is 10kg heavier than Javan. What will have caused the difference in their weights? genes environment A v v B v x Cc x Jv D x x key v/=yes X =no

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Answer: C

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5 Which nutrients in the diet will help to prevent leg bones becoming deformed? A calcium and vitamin C B calcium and vitamin D C iron and vitamin C D iron and vitamin D

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Answer: B

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7 Which nutrients in the diet will help to prevent leg bones becoming deformed? A calcium and vitamin C B calcium and vitamin D C iron and vitamin C D iron and vitamin D

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Answer: B

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7 Which nutrients in the diet will help to prevent leg bones becoming deformed? A calcium and vitamin C B calcium and vitamin D C iron and vitamin C D iron and vitamin D

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Answer: B

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5 Which nutrient, when deficient in the diet, causes a lack of haemoglobin in red blood cells? A calcium B iron C vitamin C D vitamin D

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Answer: B

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12 Which variation amongst humans is not affected by diet? A blood group B bone strength C height D speed of wound healing

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Answer: A

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5 Which nutrient, when deficient in the diet, causes a lack of haemoglobin in red blood cells? A calcium B iron C vitamin C D vitamin D

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Answer: B

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10 Which variation amongst humans is not affected by diet? A blood group B bone strength C height D speed of wound healing

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Answer: A

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9 Which nutrient, when deficient in the diet, causes a lack of haemoglobin in red blood cells? A calcium B iron C vitamin C D vitamin D

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Answer: B

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10 Which variation amongst humans is not affected by diet? A blood group B bone strength C height D speed of wound healing

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Answer: A

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5 Which substance must be present in the diet to prevent scurvy? A calcium B iron C vitamin C D vitamin D

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5 Which two nutrients are needed for the development of strong bones and teeth? A vitamin C and calcium B vitamin C and iron C vitamin D and calcium D vitamin D and iron

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Answer: C

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4 Which two nutrients are needed for the development of strong bones and teeth? A vitamin C and calcium B vitamin C and iron C vitamin D and calcium D vitamin D and iron

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Answer: C

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9 A healthy person does not eat for several hours but then has a meal rich in carbohydrate. Which graph shows how the person’s blood sugar level changes after the meal? A B blood blood sugar sugar level level 1 2 1 2 meal meal time / hours time / hours C D blood blood sugar sugar level level 1 2 1 2 meal meal time / hours time / hours

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Answer: A

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5 Which nutrients are needed in the diet to produce strong bones? calcium iron vitamin C | vitamin D v v x x 0 0O WwW D> v x x v x v x v x x v v

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Answer: B

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10 A healthy person does not eat for several hours but then has a meal rich in carbohydrate. Which graph shows how the person’s blood sugar level changes after the meal? A B blood blood sugar sugar level level 1 2 1 2 meal meal time / hours time / hours C D blood blood sugar sugar level level 1 2 1 2 meal meal time / hours time / hours

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Answer: A

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4 What is the main use in the human body of carbohydrate? A insulating against cold B making growth possible C providing energy D rebuilding damaged tissues

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Answer: C

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5 Which mineral salt and which vitamin does a child need to produce strong bones? mineral salt vitamin A calcium C B calcium D C iron C D iron D

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Answer: B

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4 Which substances must be present in the diet to prevent weak bones and teeth? A vitamin C and calcium B vitamin C and iron C vitamin D and calcium D vitamin D and iron

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Answer: C

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4 Vegetarians do not eat meat. Which nutrient in meat do vegetarians need to get from other kinds of food? A fibre B protein C starch D vitamin C

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Answer: B

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4 What helps maintain healthy gums? A calcium B iron C vitamin C D vitamin D

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Answer: C

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4 Which two components of cow’s milk are essential for strong teeth and bones? A minerals and vitamins B fats and proteins C carbohydrates and vitamins D minerals and water

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Answer: A

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4 What is not absorbed from the alimentary canal into the blood? A fibre B glucose C mineral salts D vitamin C

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Answer: A

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5 A person is diagnosed with scurvy. The table shows the content of vitamin C, vitamin D, calcium and iron in four different foods. Which food should the person eat to help reduce scurvy? vitamin C vitamin D calcium iron / % / % / % / % A 0 6 72 3 B 88 0 4 0 C 3 0 5 10 D 0 54 12 15

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Answer: B

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6 Which foods are rich in carbohydrate? 1 eggs 2 meat 3 potatoes 4 rice A 1 and 2 B 1 and 4 C 2 and 3 D 3 and 4

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Answer: D

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6 Which statements about dietary fibre are correct? 1 It is digested in the stomach. 2 It is ingested in the mouth. 3 It is not absorbed in the small intestine. A 1 only B 1 and 2 only C 2 and 3 only D 1, 2 and 3

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Answer: C

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6 Which statements about dietary fibre are correct? 1 It is digested in the stomach. 2 It is ingested in the mouth. 3 It is not absorbed in the small intestine. A 1 only B 1 and 2 only C 2 and 3 only D 1, 2 and 3

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Answer: C

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6 Which two nutrients are needed for healthy bone and tooth development? A calcium and iron B fibre and vitamin C C fibre and vitamin D D vitamin D and calcium

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Answer: D

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5 What is the correct definition of a balanced diet? A a diet in which all the components needed to maintain health are present in appropriate proportions B a diet which contains only carbohydrates, fats and proteins C a diet which contains mostly protein and dietary fibre D a diet which contains only vitamins and minerals

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Answer: A

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6 What should be added to the diet of a person who has too few red blood cells? A calcium B iron C fats D glucose

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Answer: B

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5 Vegetarians do not eat meat. Which nutrient in meat do vegetarians need to get from other kinds of food? A fibre B protein C starch D vitamin C

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Answer: B

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5 Which nutrient is needed for each function in the human body? to make red for strong for growth blood cells bones A calcium iron protein B calcium protein iron C iron calcium protein D iron protein calcium

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Answer: C

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6 Which statement about a balanced diet in humans is correct? A It does not contain fibre. B It has a variety of food types to provide all the necessary nutrients. C It includes high amounts of fats and sugars to provide energy. D It means eating the same foods each day.

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Answer: B

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5 Which component of the diet ensures that ingested food passes through the alimentary canal quickly and efficiently? A fats B fibre C protein D vitamins

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Answer: B

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5 Which component of the diet ensures that ingested food passes through the alimentary canal quickly and efficiently? A fats B fibre C protein D vitamins

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Answer: B

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6 Which substance must be present in the diet to maintain strong bones and teeth? A calcium B carbohydrate C fat D fibre

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Answer: A

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8 What is important for healthy teeth? A carbohydrates B fibre C iron D vitamin D

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Answer: D

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7 What is meant by a balanced diet in humans? A a diet that contains a lot of fibre to aid food passing through the alimentary canal B a diet that has only enough of each food group for the body to maintain good health C every meal contains all the main food groups D each food group is present in excessive amounts

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Answer: B

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6 Which row matches the type of nutrient with its food source and use in the body? nutrient food source use A calcium butter for energy B iron red meat to make red blood cells C vitamin C milk to make bones and teeth D vitamin D citrus fruit for healthy gums

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Answer: B

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7 The diagram shows suggested daily proportions of different dietary food groups. 2 1 bread, pasta, fruit and rice, potatoes vegetables 3 milk and dairy foods 5 4 meat, fish, sweets eggs, beans and cakes Which food groups contain the highest amounts of carbohydrate? A 1 and 3 B 1 and 5 C 2 and 4 D 3 and 5

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Answer: C

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7 The diagram shows suggested daily proportions of different dietary food groups. 2 1 bread, pasta, fruit and rice, potatoes vegetables 3 milk and dairy foods 5 4 meat, fish, sweets eggs, beans and cakes Which food groups contain the highest amounts of carbohydrate? A 1 and 3 B 1 and 5 C 2 and 4 D 3 and 5

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Answer: C

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