Diet — Paper 2 · IGCSE Science - Combined 0653

5 The statements show how a person’s diet can be unbalanced. 1 eating too much fibre 2 eating too much saturated fat 3 eating too much salt Which of these increase the risk of coronary heart disease? A 1, 2 and 3 B 1 and 2 only C 1 and 3 only D 2 and 3 only

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Answer: D

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5 These four conditions may be a result of malnutrition. 1 constipation 2 coronary heart disease 3 obesity 4 starvation Which conditions are a direct result of an imbalance between energy intake and energy output? 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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5 Aperson eats a diet high in carbohydrate and fat and low in fibre. What might be the long-term consequences of this diet? constipation obesity starvation A x Jv J B Jv x J Cc x x x D Jv Jv x

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Answer: D

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12 What is a disadvantage of breast-feeding compared with bottle-feeding using formula milk? A difficult to measure the amount of milk given B milk contains antibodies C milk is always immediately available D milk is at the optimum temperature

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Answer: A

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

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Answer: D

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5 A doctor advises a man to change his diet and reduce his intake of saturated fat and salt. Which condition is the man most likely to be suffering from? A constipation B coronary heart disease C dental decay D starvation

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Answer: B

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4 What is caused by an iron deficiency in the diet of a human? A bleeding gums B rickets C cannot form white blood cells D anaemia

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Answer: D

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3 A person has bleeding gums. Which vitamin could be deficient in his diet, and which food should he eat to provide this vitamin? vitamin food A C fish B C oranges C D fish D D oranges

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Answer: B

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4 Which condition is caused by a lack of vitamin C in the diet? A breathlessness B rickets C scurvy D constipation

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Answer: C

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8 Nitrates in the soil are taken up by the roots of a plant. What are the nitrates used to make? A fat B glucose C protein D starch

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Answer: C

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3 Which vitamin and which mineral would a doctor recommend increasing in the diet of a patient with scurvy and anemia? 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: B

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3 Which condition could result from a shortage of fibre in the diet? A constipation B obesity C scurvy D starvation

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Answer: A

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5 Deficiencies in vitamin D and in iron can cause diseases. Which statement is correct? A Vitamin D deficiency can cause anaemia. B Vitamin D deficiency can cause rickets. C Iron deficiency can cause rickets. D Iron deficiency can cause scurvy.

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Answer: B

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6 What does a lack of iron in the diet cause? A bleeding from the gums B constipation C less oxygen transported to cells D weakening of bones

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Answer: C

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5 Which disease is associated with malnutrition? A AIDS B COPD C lung cancer D scurvy

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Answer: D

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5 A person has a low level of haemoglobin. Which row identifies the blood cell that transports oxygen and the nutrient the person is deficient in? type of blood cell nutrient deficiency A red calcium B red iron C white calcium D white iron

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Answer: B

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5 What is an effect of iron deficiency in the diet? A anaemia B constipation C coronary heart disease D scurvy

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Answer: A

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6 During pregnancy, a woman is told she is iron-deficient. Which food could she eat to increase the iron content in her diet? A cheese B fruit C milk D red meat

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Answer: D

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4 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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4 Which two nutrients does a pregnant woman need in greater amounts to help her baby develop bones and blood? A calcium and iron B calcium and vitamin D C carbohydrate and iron D carbohydrate and vitamin D

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Answer: A

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5 The graph shows the daily energy requirements for two people, P and Q. daily energy requirements P Q Which statements could describe P and Q? 1 P is a mother who is breast-feeding her baby and Q is a mother who is bottle-feeding her baby. 2 P is a 20-year-old adult male and Q is a 20-year-old adult female. 3 P is an office worker and Q is a professional cyclist. A 1 and 2 only B 1 and 3 only C 2 and 3 only D 1, 2 and 3

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Answer: A

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5 Which types of malnutrition could lead to constipation and scurvy? constipation scurvy A excess of fibre lack of vitamin C B excess of fibre lack of vitamin D C lack of fibre lack of vitamin C D lack of fibre lack of vitamin D

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Answer: C

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3 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 can be caused by a diet containing too little vitamin C? A anaemia B coronary heart disease C rickets D scurvy

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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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4 A vegetable contains a high concentration of iron. A person suffering from which condition would benefit the most from eating this vegetable? A anaemia B coronary heart disease C obesity D scurvy

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Answer: A

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5 Which substance, when deficient in the diet, causes a lack of haemoglobin? A calcium B fats C iron D glucose

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Answer: C

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3 Which type of cell needs a supply of magnesium ions to carry out its main function? A a ciliated cell B palisade mesophyll cell C a red blood cell D a root hair cell

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Answer: B

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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 a symptom of iron deficiency? A constipation B feeling tired C coronary heart disease D scurvy

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Answer: B

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7 A diet provides the correct energy requirements for a person but is not balanced. What are possible effects of this diet? 1 constipation 2 obesity 3 scurvy A 1, 2 and 3 B 1 and 2 only C 1 and 3 only D 2 and 3 only

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Answer: C

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7 A pregnant woman is told she is deficient in iron. Which food increases the iron content in her diet? A cheese B rice C milk D red meat

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Answer: D

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6 Some nutrients that a football player eats before a match are listed. 1 carbohydrates 2 calcium 3 fats 4 proteins Which nutrients provide the football player with the most energy per 100 g during the match? A 1 and 2 B 1 and 3 C 2 and 4 D 3 and 4

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Answer: B

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5 What is an example of a mineral ion? A calcium B fibre C protein D vitamin C

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Answer: A

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