0654.B7.1.02 — State the principal dietary sources and describe the importance of: (a).carbohydrates (b). fats and oils (c).proteins (d). vitamins, limited: past paper questions
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- 0973/31 · May/June 2025 · Q2c(i)[2]
Use Table 2.1 to calculate the percentage of protein in the rice. %
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Table 2.1 gives four types of nutrients needed for a healthy diet. State one other type of nutrient needed for a healthy diet.
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · May/June 2023 · Q1b[2]
The boxes on the left show some nutrients. The boxes on the right show some principal sources of nutrients. Draw one straight line from each nutrient to its principal source. nutrient principal source tuna fish carbohydrate grapefruit vitamin C rice
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · May/June 2023 · Q1c[1]
Describe the dietary importance of iron.
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · October/November 2022 · Q1a(i)[3]
Identify one food item from Fig. 1.1 that is a principal source of: carbohydrate protein vitamins
See it on the paper → - 0973/41 · October/November 2022 · Q7b(ii)[1]
The recommended daily intake of protein per kg of body mass for a child is greater than that of an adult. State why.
See it on the paper → - 0973/41 · October/November 2022 · Q7d[2]
State the names of the four elements that all proteins contain.
See it on the paper → - 0973/42 · May/June 2022 · Q4b(ii)[1]
Name the smaller molecules that proteins are made from.
See it on the paper → - 0973/41 · May/June 2021 · Q4a(i)[2]
Calculate the mass of tofu you would need to eat to get your RDA of vitamin D. g
See it on the paper → - 0973/41 · May/June 2021 · Q4a(ii)[2]
Explain why vegans may be more at risk of vitamin D deficiency than people who eat animal products. Use the information in Table 4.1 in your answer.
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Explain why pregnant women are recommended to increase their vitamin D intake.
See it on the paper → - 0973/41 · May/June 2021 · Q4c[1]
Name one disease caused by protein deficiency in the diet.
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · May/June 2019 · Q10a(i)[1]
State which nutrient forms the largest part of the meal.
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · May/June 2019 · Q10a(ii)[2]
Name the two other important types of nutrients that are not shown in Fig. 10.1.
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What examiners said
This mathematical question was well answered. Some candidates chose to complete the calculation using the total of the nutrients and were able to gain partial credit for the correct method. Care should be taken not to round to too small a number of significant figures, using the data provided as a guide.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0973/31 Q2(c)(i) (Cambridge)
The question asked for a type of nutrient and a number of candidates gave specific examples, such as calcium or iron which was not creditworthy. Others gave a type of carbohydrate or stated lipids, which were already included in the categories in the table.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0973/31 Q2(c)(ii) (Cambridge)
A few candidates did not follow the instructions in the question and drew more than one line from each nutrient.
— Examiner report, May/June 2023, 0973/31 Q1(b) (Cambridge)
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