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Q1 · The table shows the amount of protein and fat in 100 g samples of different foods 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2006
7 The table shows the amount of protein and fat in 100 g samples of different foods. foods protein / g fat / g meat 18.0 17.0 bread 9.0 1.5 fish 18.0 0.5 eggs 13.0 11.0 potato chips 4.0 9.0 Which foods are best for body-building? A bread and meat B bread and potato chips C meat and eggs D meat and fish
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Answer: D
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Q2 · Calcium and iron are components of the diet 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2006
8 Calcium and iron are components of the diet. Which parts of the body need these components? dietary component calcium iron A blood bone B blood skin C bone blood D skin bone
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Answer: C
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Q3 · When farm animals are kept for meat production they have a special diet to increase their… 0654/11 May/June 2007
6 When farm animals are kept for meat production they have a special diet to increase their muscle growth. Which nutrient is increased in the diet? A carbohydrate B fat C protein D vitamins
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Answer: C
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Q4 · An elderly person has broken several bones 0654/11 May/June 2007
8 An elderly person has broken several bones. The doctor advises him to drink more milk. What is the reason for this advice? A Milk helps to prevent dehydration. B Milk is a good source of calcium. C Milk is a good source of iron. D Milk is low in fat.
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Answer: B
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Q5 · What is a cause and a symptom of scurvy? 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2007
8 What is a cause and a symptom of scurvy? cause symptom A lack of vitamin C bleeding gums B lack of vitamin C soft bones and teeth C lack of vitamin D bleeding gums D lack of vitamin D soft bones and teeth
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Answer: A
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Q6 · Kwashiorkor is a disease that affects young children who do not have enough protein to eat 0654/11 May/June 2008
7 Kwashiorkor is a disease that affects young children who do not have enough protein to eat. Which is the best food to add to a diet largely of carbohydrate to prevent kwashiorkor? A bread B fish C fruit D rice
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Answer: B
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Q7 · Muscle wastage, lack of growth and the accumulation of fluid in tissues are conditions… 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2008
7 Muscle wastage, lack of growth and the accumulation of fluid in tissues are conditions which result from the lack of nutrient X in the diet. What is nutrient X? A calcium B carbohydrate C fat D protein
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Answer: D
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Q8 · Which substance is needed in the diet so that red blood cells can carry oxygen? 0654/11 May/June 2009
7 Which substance is needed in the diet so that red blood cells can carry oxygen? A calcium B iron C vitamin C D vitamin D
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Answer: B
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Q9 · In a balanced diet, which constituents provide most energy? 0654/11 May/June 2010
5 In a balanced diet, which constituents provide most energy? A carbohydrate and protein B fat and carbohydrate C fat and fibre D vitamins and protein
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Answer: B
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Q10 · In a balanced diet, which constituents provide most energy? 0654/12 May/June 2010
11 In a balanced diet, which constituents provide most energy? A carbohydrate and protein B fat and carbohydrate C fat and fibre D vitamins and protein
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Answer: B
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Q11 · A swollen abdomen caused by kwashiorkor is a symptom of a lack of which dietary… 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2011
6 A swollen abdomen caused by kwashiorkor is a symptom of a lack of which dietary constituent? A carbohydrate B fat C fibre D protein
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Answer: D
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Q12 · A swollen abdomen caused by kwashiorkor is a symptom of a lack of which dietary… 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2011
4 A swollen abdomen caused by kwashiorkor is a symptom of a lack of which dietary constituent? A carbohydrate B fat C fibre D protein
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Answer: D
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Q13 · A swollen abdomen caused by kwashiorkor is a symptom of a lack of which dietary… 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2011
5 A swollen abdomen caused by kwashiorkor is a symptom of a lack of which dietary constituent? A carbohydrate B fat C fibre D protein
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Answer: D
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Q14 · Why is calcium needed in the diet? 0654/11 May/June 2012
5 Why is calcium needed in the diet? A to make carbohydrates B to make teeth C to make enzymes D to make muscles hard
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Answer: B
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Q15 · The amounts of four dietary constituents are shown for four different foods 0654/11 May/June 2013
5 The amounts of four dietary constituents are shown for four different foods. Which food would provide most energy and help growth? A B key fat protein C D fibre water
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Answer: B
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Q16 · The amounts of four dietary constituents are shown for four different foods 0654/13 May/June 2013
6 The amounts of four dietary constituents are shown for four different foods. Which food would provide most energy and help growth? A B key fat protein C D fibre water
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Answer: B
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Q17 · In a balanced diet, which constituents provide most energy? 0654/11 May/June 2015
6 In a balanced diet, which constituents provide most energy? A carbohydrate and protein B fat and carbohydrate C fat and fibre D vitamins and protein
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Answer: B
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Q18 · In a balanced diet, which constituents provide most energy? 0654/12 May/June 2015
4 In a balanced diet, which constituents provide most energy? A carbohydrate and protein B fat and carbohydrate C fat and fibre D vitamins and protein
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Answer: B
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Q19 · In a balanced diet, which constituents provide most energy? 0654/13 May/June 2015
5 In a balanced diet, which constituents provide most energy? A carbohydrate and protein B fat and carbohydrate C fat and fibre D vitamins and protein
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Answer: B
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Q20 · Why is calcium needed in the diet? 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2016
4 Why is calcium needed in the diet? A to make carbohydrates B to make teeth C to make enzymes D to make protein
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Answer: B
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Q21 · Which food is high in iron? 0654/11 May/June 2017
2 Which food is high in iron? A citrus fruit B milk C oily fish D red meat
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Answer: D
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Q22 · Why is calcium needed in the diet? 0654/11 May/June 2020
6 Why is calcium needed in the diet? A to make carbohydrates B to make teeth C to make enzymes D to make protein
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Answer: B
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Q23 · Why is calcium needed in the diet? 0654/12 May/June 2020
6 Why is calcium needed in the diet? A to make carbohydrates B to make teeth C to make enzymes D to make protein
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Answer: B
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Q24 · Why is calcium needed in the diet? 0654/13 May/June 2020
6 Why is calcium needed in the diet? A to make carbohydrates B to make teeth C to make enzymes D to make protein
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Answer: B
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Question 25 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2020
6 Which are minerals? 1 calcium 2 fibre 3 iron A 1 only B 1 and 3 only C 2 and 3 only D 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: B
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Q26 · Which nutrient is well provided by citrus fruits such as oranges and lemons? 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2021
6 Which nutrient is well provided by citrus fruits such as oranges and lemons? A carbohydrate B protein C vitamin C D vitamin D
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Answer: C
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Q27 · Which component of a balanced diet is a source of energy? 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2021
6 Which component of a balanced diet is a source of energy? A carbohydrates B minerals C vitamins D water
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Answer: A
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Q28 · Which food ensures the blood has enough haemoglobin to carry oxygen? 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2022
6 Which food ensures the blood has enough haemoglobin to carry oxygen? A cheese which contains a large amount of calcium B orange juice which contains a large amount of vitamin C C liver which contains a large amount of iron D salmon which contains a large amount of vitamin D
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Answer: C
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Q29 · A person has a low red blood cell count and is constipated 0654/11 May/June 2023
6 A person has a low red blood cell count and is constipated. Which row shows the components that may be in short supply in this person’s diet? low red blood constipated cell count A calcium water B calcium fats C iron fibre D iron protein
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Answer: C
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Q30 · Which nutrient is needed to make strong bones and teeth? 0654/12 May/June 2023
6 Which nutrient is needed to make strong bones and teeth? A calcium B fat C starch D fibre
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Answer: A
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Q31 · Which nutrient is needed to make strong bones and teeth? 0654/13 May/June 2023
6 Which nutrient is needed to make strong bones and teeth? A calcium B fat C starch D fibre
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Answer: A
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Q32 · Which row about food groups is correct? 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2023
6 Which row about food groups is correct? food group main function food source examples A carbohydrate provide energy bread, pasta, rice B fat tissue growth and repair bread, pasta, rice C fibre tissue growth and repair fish, meat, seeds D protein provide energy fish, meat, seeds
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Answer: A
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Q33 · Which row provides the greatest amount of the nutrient needed to move food through the… 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2023
6 Which row provides the greatest amount of the nutrient needed to move food through the alimentary canal? nutrient content / 100 g calcium / mg fibre / g protein / g sugar / g A 36.0 5.1 9.0 24.8 B 35.0 2.8 3.3 20.0 C 46.0 10.9 9.0 0.8 D 8.5 0.0 28.0 0.0
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Answer: C
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Q34 · What is a good source of vitamin C? 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2023
6 What is a good source of vitamin C? A citrus fruits B liver C meat D milk
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Answer: A
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Q35 · Calcium and iron are components of the diet 0654/12 Feb/March 2024
6 Calcium and iron are components of the diet. Which parts of the body need these components? dietary component calcium iron A blood bone B bone skin C bone blood D skin bone
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Answer: C
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Q36 · What is the dietary importance of fibre? 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2024
6 What is the dietary importance of fibre? A It builds and repairs tissue. B It builds strong bones and teeth. C It helps to prevent constipation. D It provides a source of iron.
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Answer: C
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Q37 · A 5-year-old child has rickets 0654/12 Feb/March 2025
8 A 5-year-old child has rickets. Which nutrient is deficient in the child’s diet? A carbohydrate B protein C vitamin C D vitamin D
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Answer: D
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Q38 · Which food helps prevent scurvy? 0654/12 May/June 2025
6 Which food helps prevent scurvy? A bread B cheese C eggs D lemons
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Answer: D
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Q39 · Which food helps prevent scurvy? 0654/13 May/June 2025
6 Which food helps prevent scurvy? A bread B cheese C eggs D lemons
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Answer: D
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Q40 · There was an increase of 27% in the number of hospital admissions related to scurvy… 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2025
5 There was an increase of 27% in the number of hospital admissions related to scurvy between 2009 and 2014. Which row explains this change? diet contains number of people A too little vitamin C decrease B too little vitamin D decrease C too little vitamin C increase D too little vitamin D increase
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Answer: C
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Q41 · There was an increase of 27% in the number of hospital admissions related to scurvy… 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2025
5 There was an increase of 27% in the number of hospital admissions related to scurvy between 2009 and 2014. Which row explains this change? diet contains number of people A too little vitamin C decrease B too little vitamin D decrease C too little vitamin C increase D too little vitamin D increase
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Answer: C
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