The principles of nutrition — IGCSE Food & Nutrition (0648) questions by topic
Stating the functions of dietary fibre, naming the monosaccharide giving immediate energy release, identifying where calcium is mainly stored in the body, and naming elements found in protein beyond hydrogen and nitrogen anchor this principles-of-nutrition page's 24 questions, drawn from 2025 papers and worth between 1 and 17 marks. Name, state, explain, describe and suggest test precise nutritional recall and its practical application.
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May–June 2025, Paper 11
State the cause of a deficiency disease.
Answer this question and get it marked →Proteins contain the elements hydrogen and nitrogen. Name three other elements found in proteins.
Answer this question and get it marked →Monosaccharides are sugars. Define the term monosaccharide.
Answer this question and get it marked →Fats help protect vital organs in the body. Give four other functions of fats in the body.
Answer this question and get it marked →Minerals are essential nutrients to include in a balanced diet. State where in the body the majority of calcium is stored.
Answer this question and get it marked →Water is essential to life, so it is important to have good hydration. State four occasions when extra hydration may be needed.
Answer this question and get it marked →Fruit is an important source of non-starch polysaccharide (NSP) / dietary fibre. State six functions of dietary fibre in the body.
Answer this question and get it marked →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.…
Answer this question and get it marked →May–June 2025, Paper 12
State the term used to describe the food that is normally eaten every day.
Answer this question and get it marked →Protein is a nutrient essential to life. Explain why some proteins have a higher biological value (HBV) than others.
Answer this question and get it marked →Monosaccharides are carbohydrates that provide the body with energy. Name the monosaccharide that should be eaten to give an immediate release of energy.
Answer this question and get it marked →Fats and oils are classified into three groups. Saturated fat is one group. Name the two other groups of fats and oils.
Answer this question and get it marked →Vitamin B1 is also known as thiamin. State the name of vitamin B12.
Answer this question and get it marked →Minerals are essential nutrients to include in a balanced diet. State four different reasons why it is important to include calcium in the diet.
Answer this question and get it marked →Milk and cheese are dairy foods. Name three other dairy foods.
Answer this question and get it marked →May–June 2025, Paper 13
State the cause of a deficiency disease.
Answer this question and get it marked →Proteins contain the elements hydrogen and nitrogen. Name three other elements found in proteins.
Answer this question and get it marked →Monosaccharides are sugars. Define the term monosaccharide.
Answer this question and get it marked →Fats help protect vital organs in the body. Give four other functions of fats in the body.
Answer this question and get it marked →Minerals are essential nutrients to include in a balanced diet. State where in the body the majority of calcium is stored.
Answer this question and get it marked →Many processed foods contain large amounts of salt. Name three different types of processed foods that could be high in salt.
Answer this question and get it marked →Water is essential to life, so it is important to have good hydration. State four occasions when extra hydration may be needed.
Answer this question and get it marked →Fruit is an important source of non-starch polysaccharide (NSP) / dietary fibre. State six functions of dietary fibre in the body.
Answer this question and get it marked →Section C: answer either Question 11 or 12. Cereals form the main part of the diet for many people of the world. Discuss the nutritional and health benefits of cereals. With…
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