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0654.B7.1.01 — Describe what is meant by a balanced diet: past paper questions

10 real questionsasked in 4 of the last 10 exam series2022–2026usually: Describe, State, Compare, Use, Name

Real questions on 0654.b7.1.01 — describe what is meant by a balanced diet

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  1. 0973/31 · May/June 2026 · Q2a[2]

    Eating a balanced diet is important for health. Describe what is meant by a balanced diet.

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  2. 0973/31 · May/June 2026 · Q2b(i)[1]

    State two good sources of fibre shown in Table 2.1.

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  3. 0973/31 · May/June 2026 · Q2b(ii)[2]

    The recommended average daily intake of meat is 90g. Compare the average daily intake of meat in country B with the recommended average daily intake.

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  4. 0973/31 · October/November 2024 · Q10c[3]

    The boxes show some statements about plants. Tick (3) three correct statements. Plants are producers in a food chain. Plants can be selectively bred. Plants do not respire. Plants form the main part of a carnivore’s diet. Plants manufacture carbohydrates. Plants only reproduce asexually.

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  5. 0973/31 · October/November 2022 · Q1a(ii)[1]

    State why it is important to drink water as part of a balanced diet.

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  6. 0973/31 · October/November 2022 · Q1b(iii)[1]

    Describe the importance of fibre in the diet.

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  7. 0973/41 · October/November 2022 · Q7b(i)[2]

    Use Table 7.1 to calculate the percentage of children of age 4 and under with kwashiorkor disease admitted to the hospital. Give your answer to the nearest whole number. %

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  8. 0973/41 · October/November 2022 · Q7c[1]

    State the name of one other deficiency disease caused by protein-energy malnutrition.

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  9. 0973/42 · May/June 2022 · Q1b(i)[2]

    Describe two dietary recommendations to follow to reduce the risk of developing coronary heart disease.

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  10. 0973/42 · May/June 2022 · Q4b(i)[1]

    Name one disease caused by protein‑energy malnutrition.

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