past papers

Question 1

explain why a high dietary fibre can result in constipation

Answer 1

insufficient water intake can cause constipation

dietary fire absorbs water and adds bulk to stools making stools softer, larger and easier to pass through the intestine

Question 2

state one reason why fried chicken is not suitable for the elderly

Answer 2

as the deep fried chicken may be too tough to chew /

high in energy

Question 3

what cause malnutrition

Answer 3

it is caused by both insufficient and excessive intake of nutrients

Question 4

rice cook s through the process of gelatinisation. give one reason why rice does not turn fluffy after cooking

Answer 4

as there is insufficient water

Question 5

define energy balance

Answer 5

is when the amount of food eaten is equal to the energy used

Question 6

what happens to the weight of the body when energy input is lower than energy output

Answer 6

weight loss

Question 7

name a group of people that will benefit from vitamin A

Answer 7

young children

Question 8

name a group of people that will benefit from vitamin K

Answer 8

injured people
children
teenagers

Question 9

name two groups of people that will need to consume enough water before they begin their activity

Answer 9

athletes
construction workers working in the sun
do not accept: teens/ children bcs too vague