IGCSE Food & Nutrition (0648) — May–June 2023, Paper 11

Name the nutrient that provides the most energy per gram.

Name two B-group vitamins.

All B-group vitamins are water-soluble. Complete the following sentence: The body needs iron to produce ................ in red blood cells.

Give one example of a process carried out by the body that uses electrical energy.

State the role of the mouth in digestion.

State three functions of potassium in the body.

Name the vitamin that helps prevent night blindness.

State four reasons why proteins are essential to life.

Name the type of fat that contains only one double bond.

Eating too much sugar increases the risk of tooth decay, obesity and type 2 diabetes. Identify three health problems that could be caused by obesity.

It is important to plan nutritionally well-balanced meals. Explain six points, other than nutrition, to consider when planning and preparing a packed lunch.

A recipe for a batter includes the following ingredients: egg, milk, plain flour, salt. Name two ingredients in the recipe that contain high biological value (HBV) protein.

Drying is one method of treating cow's milk to prevent souring. Name two other methods of treating cow's milk to prevent souring.

Manufacturers often use preservatives in their products. Explain four ways the consumer benefits from the addition of preservatives.

Budget and type of material are two factors to consider when choosing kitchen work surfaces. State five other factors to consider when choosing kitchen work surfaces.

Meat and poultry are often eaten as part of a balanced diet. - Discuss nutritional benefits of including meat and poultry in the diet. - Discuss, with examples, reasons for…

Discuss reasons why convenience foods are popular with some families. (Answer either Question 16 or Question 17.)