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
Real questions on 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
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- 0654/31 · May/June 2025 · Q2c(i)[2]
Use Table 2.1 to calculate the percentage of protein in the rice. %
See it on the paper → - 0654/31 · May/June 2025 · Q2c(ii)[1]
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 → - 0654/31 · October/November 2022 · Q1a(i)[3]
Identify one food item from Fig. 1.1 that is a principal source of: carbohydrate ..................................................................................................................... protein ....................................................................................................................
See it on the paper → - 0654/22 · October/November 2019 · Q6[1]
diet would be most likely to prevent anaemia and rickets?
See it on the paper → - 0654/21 · May/June 2019 · Q6[1]
Which disease is caused by a diet that is low in protein?
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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, 0654/31 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, 0654/31 Q2(c)(ii) (Cambridge)
Some candidates identified food items which were not shown in Fig. 1.1.
— Examiner report, October/November 2022, 0654/31 Q1(a)(i) (Cambridge)
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