IGCSE Food & Nutrition (0648) — October–November 2023, Paper 11

Define the term metabolism.

State approximately how much water an adult is advised to drink each day.

One way to reduce salt intake is to replace salt with spices to flavour savoury food. Name three different spices that could be used to flavour a curry sauce.

Potatoes are a source of starch. Name four other different food sources that provide starch in meals.

Excess calorie intake causes obesity. Name five health issues that could be caused by obesity.

Name the basic building blocks of proteins.

The following ingredients can be used to make rough puff pastry: - strong plain flour - butter - salt - lemon juice - cold water State the proportion of fat to flour for making…

Grilling is a popular method of cooking meat. Describe the principles of heat transference by radiation when grilling meat.

State four reasons why a manufacturer may use antioxidants when manufacturing a food product.

A pressure cooker is one piece of kitchen equipment that can save fuel energy. Name two other pieces of kitchen equipment that can save fuel energy.

An adult male family member is convalescing from surgery for a broken leg. - Discuss his special nutritional needs. - Discuss other factors to consider when cooking and serving…

Stir-frying and stewing are both popular methods of cooking. Compare and contrast stir-frying and stewing as methods of cooking. (Answer either Question 11 or Question 12.)