IGCSE Food & Nutrition (0648) — May–June 2025, Paper 11

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Question 1 · 1 mark · Nutrition - deficiency diseases

State the cause of a deficiency disease.

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Question 2 · 9 marks · Nutrition - proteins

Proteins contain the elements hydrogen and nitrogen. Name three other elements found in proteins.

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Question 3 · 7 marks · Nutrition - carbohydrates

Monosaccharides are sugars. Define the term monosaccharide.

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Question 4 · 4 marks · Nutrition - fats (functions)

Fats help protect vital organs in the body. Give four other functions of fats in the body.

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Question 5 · 10 marks · Nutrition - minerals (calcium)

Minerals are essential nutrients to include in a balanced diet. State where in the body the majority of calcium is stored.

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Question 6 · 5 marks · Food processing - salt in processed foods

Many processed foods contain large amounts of salt. Name three different types of processed foods that could be high in salt.

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Question 7 · 4 marks · Nutrition - water and hydration

Water is essential to life, so it is important to have good hydration. State four occasions when extra hydration may be needed.

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Question 8 · 18 marks · Food science - functions of ingredients (cakes)

The following ingredients can be used to make a sponge cake by the whisking method: 4 eggs, 100 g caster sugar, 100 g plain flour. Complete the table to give two different…

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Question 9 · 17 marks · Nutrition - dietary fibre (NSP)

Fruit is an important source of non-starch polysaccharide (NSP) / dietary fibre. State six functions of dietary fibre in the body.

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Question 10 · 10 marks · Food storage and hygiene - refrigeration

Describe five guidelines to improve keeping quality and reduce contamination when storing fresh food in a refrigerator. Give a reason for each answer.

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Question 11 · 15 marks · Nutrition and food preparation - cereals

Section C: answer either Question 11 or Question 12. Cereals form the main part of the diet for many people of the world. Discuss the nutritional and health benefits of cereals.…

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Question 12 · 15 marks · Food preservation - home preservation

Section C: answer either Question 11 or Question 12. Discuss the advantages of preserving food in the home. With examples, suggest different methods of preserving apples by the…

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