Past Mock and Exam Questions (Thiamine)

Question 1

Dietary sources

4/6

Answer 1

Wholegrain cereals
Fortified breakfast cereals
Eggs
Meat
Milk
Offal

Question 2

Biological functions
(3/4)

Answer 2

Aids the metabolism of carbohydrates and fats to release energy

Aids the correct functioning and maintenance of nerves

Makes HCL in the stomach

Aids the growth and development of children

Question 3

Effects of deficiency

3/3

Answer 3

Tiredness and irritability due to a lack of energy

Beri beri

Stunted or delayed growth

Question 4

Describe in detail the effects of deficiency in thiamine

Answer 4

Beri beri - A serious nerve disease that causes muscular pain, paralysis and death as a result of a severe deficiency of vitamin B1

Tiredness and irritability due to a lack of energy - carbs and fats not metabolised to release energy

Stunted or delayed growth