IGCSE Food & Nutrition (0648) — May–June 2024, Paper 12

State the term used to describe an incorrect intake of nutrients.

Vitamins are vital to life and help prevent many diseases. Identify one disease that vitamin A helps prevent.

Name one element that combines with carbon to form fat.

Foods containing protein are classified according to their biological value. Define the term low biological value (LBV) protein.

Current dietary advice is to reduce the amount of sugar in the diet. Give two health reasons for reducing the amount of sugar in the diet.

The following ingredients can be used to make a Swiss roll: 3 eggs, 75 g caster sugar, 75 g plain flour. Identify two ways air is incorporated into the Swiss roll mixture.

Explain two benefits to the consumer of the following piece of information that can be found on a food label: picture of product.

Convection is a method of heat transference. Describe how convection takes place.

Care must be taken when storing and handling fresh eggs as they may carry bacteria that cause food poisoning. Name the bacteria that may be present in eggs.

Explain why manufacturers advise leaving food to stand for a few minutes after microwave cooking.

Freezing is a popular method of preservation. State the correct temperature for storing food in a freezer.

Section C: Answer either Question 12 or 13. Many consumers use different types of convenience foods. Discuss the positive and negative impacts of convenience foods on health.

Section C: Answer either Question 12 or 13. The foods we eat should contain a variety of nutrients to help keep our bodies healthy. Discuss why it is important that different age…