Diet: past paper questions
Real questions on diet
The newest 20 of 104 written questions. Open one to see it on the real paper.
- 0610/32 · May/June 2026 · Q2a(ii)[1]
A diet that is low in vitamin D is also a cause of rickets. State one dietary source of vitamin D.
See it on the paper → - 0610/32 · May/June 2026 · Q2a(iii)[2]
Vitamins, mineral ions and proteins are part of a balanced diet. State two other components of a balanced diet.
See it on the paper → - 0610/42 · May/June 2026 · Q3a[5]
Use the information in Figure 3.1 to complete Table 3.1. letter from Figure 3.1 name Table 3.1 function E prostate gland F tube for urine and sperm to pass through penis
See it on the paper → - 0610/31 · October/November 2025 · Q2c(i)[2]
Describe what is meant by the term balanced diet.
See it on the paper → - 0610/31 · October/November 2025 · Q2c(ii)[4]
Describe the importance of vitamins and minerals in a balanced diet. vitamins minerals
See it on the paper → - 0610/32 · October/November 2025 · Q7c(i)[3]
State the names of structures Q, R and S in Fig. 7.1. Q R
See it on the paper → - 0610/32 · October/November 2025 · Q7c(ii)[2]
State the names of two structures found inside the pulp.
See it on the paper → - 0610/32 · October/November 2025 · Q7c(iii)[2]
Identify the type of tooth shown in Fig. 7.1. Explain how you made your choice. type explanation
See it on the paper → - 0610/33 · October/November 2025 · Q6b(i)[2]
A person wants to eat 45 g of protein. Using the information in Fig. 6.1, calculate the mass of protein the person needs to eat, in addition to the yoghurt, to reach 45 g of protein. mass of protein in 200 g of yoghurt g The person ate 200 g of yoghurt.
See it on the paper → - 0610/33 · October/November 2025 · Q6b(ii)[1]
State the importance of fats in the diet. (ii)
See it on the paper → - 0610/33 · October/November 2025 · Q6b(iii)[1]
Yoghurt does not contain fibre. State one principal dietary source of fibre.
See it on the paper → - 0610/42 · October/November 2025 · Q1d[2]
Physical digestion also occurs in the mouth. State the names and functions of two types of human teeth.
See it on the paper → - 0610/42 · October/November 2025 · Q5a[3]
Discuss the advantages of intensive livestock production.
See it on the paper → - 0610/42 · October/November 2025 · Q5b[2]
One disadvantage of intensive livestock production is that antibiotics are often used. Suggest why antibiotics are needed in intensive livestock production.
See it on the paper → - 0610/42 · October/November 2025 · Q5c(i)[1]
State the letters of the countries in Fig. 5.1 that used less than the suggested limit of 50 mg of antibiotics per kg of livestock in 2016. (i)
See it on the paper → - 0610/42 · October/November 2025 · Q5c(ii)[3]
Calculate the percentage increase in antibiotic use in country A in Fig. 5.1 between 2010 and 2016. Give your answer to two significant figures. Space for working.
See it on the paper → - 0610/43 · October/November 2025 · Q4b(ii)[3]
A lack of exercise can increase the risk of coronary heart disease. State three other factors that can increase the risk of coronary heart disease.
See it on the paper → - 0610/31 · May/June 2025 · Q5c(ii)[2]
State two other components of a balanced diet.
See it on the paper → - 0610/32 · May/June 2025 · Q4b(i)[2]
A high number of platelets can be caused by a lack of iron in the diet. Tick (3) two boxes that show food that is high in iron. green leafy vegetables lemons red meat vegetable oil yoghurt
See it on the paper → - 0610/32 · February/March 2025 · Q2b(ii)[1]
Circle the name of the process of taking substances into the body. assimilation digestion egestion excretion ingestion (ii)
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What examiners said
Most candidates correctly answered this question. A few candidates confused a balanced diet with a healthy lifestyle and so commented on eating enough vegetables, going to bed early and having enough exercise.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0610/31 Q5(c)(ii) (Cambridge)
Although many candidates correctly described how to do the emulsion test, it was not uncommon for the water to be added before, rather than after the ethanol. Similarly, some candidates either omitted the step to shake the food sample with the ethanol or described a step of shaking the food sample with water, rather than ethanol. Other candidates incorrectly thought that heat was required. A small...
— Examiner report, February/March 2025, 0610/62 Q1(c) (Cambridge)
The majority of candidates were able to answer this question well, with many gaining three or four marks. Those who gained only one mark usually connected C with the gum. The most common error was not identifying D as bone.
— Examiner report, May/June 2023, 0610/31 Q2(a) (Cambridge)
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