2(e) NUTRITION · EXAM QUESTIONS

2.25 Sources and functions of dietary components

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    2.25 Sources and functions of dietary components

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    A lack of vitamin C in the diet causes which condition?

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    A lack of vitamin D in the diet causes which condition?

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    A lack of iron in the diet causes which condition?

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    A lack of vitamin A in the diet causes which condition?

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    Which food is the best source of calcium?

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    Which nutrient is mainly used for growth and repair?

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    Which food would give the most energy per gram?

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  8. 08GiveShort answer2 marks

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    Give one good food source of protein and one function of protein in the body.

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  9. 09GiveShort answer2 marks

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    Give one good food source of lipid and one function of lipid in the body.

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  10. 10GiveShort answer2 marks

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    Give one good food source of starch and the main function of carbohydrate.

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  11. 11StateShort answer1 mark

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    State the function of calcium in the body.

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  12. 12StateShort answer1 mark

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    State why iron is needed in the diet.

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  13. 13StateShort answer1 mark

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    Name the deficiency disease caused by a lack of vitamin D in children.

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  14. 14ExplainShort answer2 marks

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    Explain why a lack of iron in the diet makes a person tired.

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  15. 15ExplainShort answer2 marks

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    Explain why children who lack vitamin D may develop bowed legs.

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