2.24 A balanced diet
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Which describes a balanced diet?
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2.24 A balanced diet
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2.24 A balanced diet
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Which is NOT a component of a balanced diet listed in the specification?
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Name three components of a balanced diet, other than carbohydrate, protein and lipid.
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State what is meant by a balanced diet.
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A teenager eats only chips and fizzy drinks for a week. Explain why this is not a balanced diet.
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Explain why a diet that provides enough energy can still be unbalanced.
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Suggest two health problems that could result from eating too much food over many years.
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Suggest two health problems that could result from a diet with too little food.
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Explain why water is included in a balanced diet even though it provides no energy.
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Describe the difference between malnutrition and starvation.
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Explain why someone who eats a lot of food can still be malnourished.
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A vegan diet contains no animal products. Suggest two nutrients that a vegan must take care to include.
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Explain why fibre is important in a balanced diet even though it is not digested.
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Compare the roles of carbohydrate and protein in a balanced diet.
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Percentage of energy from each nutrient Nutrient Meal P / % Meal Q / % Carbohydrate 35 55 Lipid 52 28 Protein 13 17 Illustrative data, not from a real investigation. The table shows the percentage of energy from different nutrients in two meals. Describe two ways that meal P differs from meal Q.
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