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Food and Nutrition · CSEC Integrated Science

84 past-paper questions on Food and Nutrition, part of Section A: The Organism and Its Environment, from every CSEC Integrated Science paper on Quelpr.

Practise Food and Nutrition
  1. 2(b)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Integrated Science · 2005 · Paper 2Suggest one environmental condition or factor that encourages mildew growth.
  2. 2(b)(iii)1 mark· CSEC Integrated Science · 2005 · Paper 2Explain how the batsman could have stored or treated his protective gear to prevent mildew growth.
  3. 5(b)(iv)3 marks· CSEC Integrated Science · 2005 · Paper 2Explain the effect that losing glucose in urine would have on Peter's capacity to perform daily tasks.
  4. 5(b)(v)2 marks· CSEC Integrated Science · 2005 · Paper 2Explain why Peter consumes a drink containing glucose and water after jogging around the field.
  5. 4(a)2 marks· CSEC Integrated Science · 2006 · Paper 2Explain the meaning of the term 'balanced diet'.
  6. 4(b)3 marks· CSEC Integrated Science · 2006 · Paper 2Identify the nutrients in a ham-and-cheese sandwich.
  7. 4(c)(i)4 marks· CSEC Integrated Science · 2006 · Paper 2Indicate which lunch option in Figure 5 would BEST support the dietary requirements of an athlete, giving an appropriate reason.
  8. 4(c)(ii)4 marks· CSEC Integrated Science · 2006 · Paper 2Indicate which lunch option in Figure 5 would BEST support the dietary requirements of a pregnant woman, giving an appropriate reason.
  9. 4(d)2 marks· CSEC Integrated Science · 2006 · Paper 2Describe how ONE nutrient in cheese is chemically digested before absorption.
  10. 5(d)(i)a)1 mark· CSEC Integrated Science · 2006 · Paper 2State the effect reducing the insect population would have on the weed population.
  11. 5(d)(i)b)1 mark· CSEC Integrated Science · 2006 · Paper 2State the effect reducing the insect population would have on the spider population.
  12. 5(d)(ii)2 marks· CSEC Integrated Science · 2006 · Paper 2Select ONE food chain from the food web in Figure 7 and write it down.
  13. 1(a)(i)5 marks· CSEC Integrated Science · 2007 · Paper 2Plot TWO graphs on the grid provided in Figure 1 to compare the increase in height of the two bean plants over the twelve-week period.
  14. 1(a)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Integrated Science · 2007 · Paper 2Write an appropriate title above your graph in Figure 1.
  15. 1(b)(i)1 mark· CSEC Integrated Science · 2007 · Paper 2State after how many weeks Plant B stopped increasing in height.
  16. 1(b)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Integrated Science · 2007 · Paper 2State which of the two plants shows the faster rate of growth.
  17. 1(b)(iii)2 marks· CSEC Integrated Science · 2007 · Paper 2State TWO conditions that might cause the faster rate of growth in the chosen plant.
  18. 1(b)(iv)1 mark· CSEC Integrated Science · 2007 · Paper 2Explain how ONE of the conditions mentioned would cause an increase in the rate of growth.
  19. 1(c)(ii)2 marks· CSEC Integrated Science · 2007 · Paper 2Using the ruler on the left side of Figure 2, measure and record the length of the stem.
  20. 2(d)(v)1 mark· CSEC Integrated Science · 2007 · Paper 2Name ONE food nutrient which should be part of the swimmer's diet.
  21. 2(d)(vi)1 mark· CSEC Integrated Science · 2007 · Paper 2Give ONE reason for your nutrient choice.
  22. 2(e)2 marks· CSEC Integrated Science · 2007 · Paper 2Explain why swimmers are advised not to eat a heavy meal before a race.
  23. 3(b)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Integrated Science · 2007 · Paper 2Suggest which food nutrient Joseph must decrease to control his symptoms.
  24. 4(c)(i)2 marks· CSEC Integrated Science · 2007 · Paper 2Use FOUR of the organisms shown in Figure 5 to draw a food chain.
  25. 5(a)2 marks· CSEC Integrated Science · 2008 · Paper 2Draw a food chain showing the feeding relationships among all of the identified organisms.
  26. 5(b)1 mark· CSEC Integrated Science · 2008 · Paper 2Identify which of the organisms are producers.
  27. 5(c)2 marks· CSEC Integrated Science · 2008 · Paper 2If toxic chemicals killed the small animals and larvae in the river, state TWO effects this would have on the other organisms.
  28. 1(e)(i)2 marks· CSEC Integrated Science · 2009 · Paper 2Suggest two likely reasons for the decrease in the population of organisms.
  29. 1(e)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Integrated Science · 2009 · Paper 2What is the likely effect on the population of the organisms if the temperature of the flask is raised to 80 °C?
  30. 1(e)(iii)1 mark· CSEC Integrated Science · 2009 · Paper 2Give one reason for your answer in (e)(ii).
  31. 2(a)2 marks· CSEC Integrated Science · 2009 · Paper 2Name two other plants that Ms Molly could grow to increase the variety of nutrients available to her family.
  32. 2(b)1 mark· CSEC Integrated Science · 2009 · Paper 2Identify the major nutrient provided by one of the plants named in (a).
  33. 2(c)2 marks· CSEC Integrated Science · 2009 · Paper 2State two nutrients that cows may provide.
  34. 2(d)(i)4 marks· CSEC Integrated Science · 2009 · Paper 2Complete Table 1 by placing a tick in the appropriate cell to select the two most important criteria for: a) the five-year-old grandchild, and b) the seventy-five-year-old brother.
  35. 2(d)(ii)4 marks· CSEC Integrated Science · 2009 · Paper 2Give two reasons for each of your choices in (d)(i) for the child and the adult.
  36. 3(b)(i)2 marks· CSEC Integrated Science · May/June 2010 · Paper 2Sophia's coach recommended eating more lean meats, peas, rice, and sweet potatoes. What are the TWO food groups in her new diet?
  37. 3(b)(ii)2 marks· CSEC Integrated Science · May/June 2010 · Paper 2State ONE function of EACH of the food groups named in (b)(i).
  38. 3(d)(ii)2 marks· CSEC Integrated Science · May/June 2010 · Paper 2After one month, the amount of fat around Mr. Pierre's waist decreased. Explain how this fat was used by his body.
  39. 1(a)(i)1 mark· CSEC Integrated Science · May/June 2011 · Paper 2State the kind of energy stored in this food.
  40. 1(a)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Integrated Science · May/June 2011 · Paper 2Identify the substance combined with carbon dioxide during photosynthesis.
  41. 2(b)(i)1 mark· CSEC Integrated Science · May/June 2011 · Paper 2Identify a producer in Figure 2.
  42. 2(b)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Integrated Science · May/June 2011 · Paper 2Give a reason for identifying that organism as a producer.
  43. 2(b)(iii)1 mark· CSEC Integrated Science · May/June 2011 · Paper 2State a likely effect on the food chain if drought kills all the grass in the area.
  44. 2(c)(i)4 marks· CSEC Integrated Science · May/June 2011 · Paper 2Identify the parts labelled A, B, C, and D in Figure 3.
  45. 2(c)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Integrated Science · May/June 2011 · Paper 2Name the type of tooth shown in Figure 3.
  46. 2(c)(iii)1 mark· CSEC Integrated Science · May/June 2011 · Paper 2Name ONE other type of tooth.
  47. 2(c)(iv)2 marks· CSEC Integrated Science · May/June 2011 · Paper 2Suggest TWO features of a rabbit's teeth that adapt them to its diet.
  48. 2(a)(i)2 marks· CSEC Integrated Science · May/June 2012 · Paper 2Identify the structures labelled A and B. Write your answers in the spaces provided.
  49. 2(a)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Integrated Science · May/June 2012 · Paper 2On the diagram, draw a line and label it C to represent the area where MOST nutrients are absorbed.
  50. 2(b)2 marks· CSEC Integrated Science · May/June 2012 · Paper 2Complete the dental formula to represent the number of teeth in an adult man who has all of his teeth in place.
  51. 2(c)(i)3 marks· CSEC Integrated Science · May/June 2012 · Paper 2Using the information in Table 2 determine which food sample provides MORE energy.
  52. 2(c)(ii)6 marks· CSEC Integrated Science · May/June 2012 · Paper 2Which food sample, X or Y, would be more suitable for an athlete, a growing child and a person with his gall bladder removed? Give ONE reason for EACH answer.
  53. 2(d)1 mark· CSEC Integrated Science · May/June 2012 · Paper 2Children want to swim immediately after having lunch, but their mother insists they wait at least two hours to allow their food to digest. Give a reason why they should NOT swim so soon after eating.
  54. 6(c)4 marks· CSEC Integrated Science · May/June 2012 · Paper 2Name and describe the process by which green plants use carbon dioxide to make food.
  55. 1(c)(iii)1 mark· CSEC Integrated Science · May/June 2013 · Paper 2Name ONE nutrient Ricki can use to provide sufficient energy for his exercise.
  56. 1(b)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Integrated Science · May/June 2014 · Paper 2The logging company plans to replant with trees poisonous to local herbivores. State ONE way this would affect the forest food webs.
  57. 2(b)(i)1 mark· CSEC Integrated Science · May/June 2014 · Paper 2Give ONE example of an acid used in the digestive system.
  58. 2(b)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Integrated Science · May/June 2014 · Paper 2Give ONE example of a base used in the digestive system.
  59. 3(b)(iv)1 mark· CSEC Integrated Science · May/June 2014 · Paper 2Suggest a suitable method, other than sprinkling, that a consumer could use to keep lettuce firm.
  60. 1(a)(iii)4 marks· CSEC Integrated Science · May/June 2015 · Paper 2Use the data from Table 1 to complete the food web in Figure 1 by drawing a MAXIMUM of 14 arrows in the appropriate places.
  61. 1(a)(iv)3 marks· CSEC Integrated Science · May/June 2015 · Paper 2Name ONE herbivore, ONE carnivore and ONE omnivore in Table 1.
  62. 1(b)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Integrated Science · May/June 2015 · Paper 2Name the process by which plants make food.
  63. 1(b)(iii)2 marks· CSEC Integrated Science · May/June 2015 · Paper 2Write a word equation for the process by which plants make food.
  64. 4(a)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Integrated Science · May/June 2015 · Paper 2State ONE way by which the growth of mould on bread may be reduced.
  65. 4(b)(ii)3 marks· CSEC Integrated Science · May/June 2015 · Paper 2Using the observations in the experiment, determine THREE conditions that are necessary for mould growth.
  66. 4(b)(iii)2 marks· CSEC Integrated Science · May/June 2015 · Paper 2What is the effect of refrigeration on mould growth?
  67. 4(b)(iv)2 marks· CSEC Integrated Science · May/June 2015 · Paper 2State whether there will be any mould growth if Terrance conducts the experiment in a vacuum (no air). Explain your answer.
  68. 4(c)1 mark· CSEC Integrated Science · May/June 2015 · Paper 2Explain why it is not advisable for Terrance to eat bread that has mould growing on it.
  69. 4(d)2 marks· CSEC Integrated Science · May/June 2015 · Paper 2Name TWO methods that can be used to preserve foods.
  70. 4(e)2 marks· CSEC Integrated Science · May/June 2015 · Paper 2Bread is baked at temperatures that do not support mould growth. Explain why mould is MOST likely to grow on bread when it is exposed to the atmosphere.
  71. 5(a)3 marks· CSEC Integrated Science · May/June 2015 · Paper 2Mr Brown consumes a large quantity of ground provisions (yam, dasheen, potato) in his diet. Discuss the importance of this food choice to Mr Brown's work and weekend activity.
  72. 5(b)6 marks· CSEC Integrated Science · May/June 2015 · Paper 2Name THREE Caribbean food groups that should be included in Mr Brown's diet and explain the importance of these food groups.
  73. 1(c)(i)4 marks· CSEC Integrated Science · May/June 2016 · Paper 2Plot the data from Table 1 on the grid provided in Figure 1.
  74. 1(c)(ii)2 marks· CSEC Integrated Science · May/June 2016 · Paper 2Draw the best straight line to show the trend on Figure 1, extending it to cut the x-axis.
  75. 1(c)(iii)2 marks· CSEC Integrated Science · May/June 2016 · Paper 2Label the axes on the graph.
  76. 1(c)(iv)1 mark· CSEC Integrated Science · May/June 2016 · Paper 2State an appropriate title for the graph.
  77. 1(c)(v)1 mark· CSEC Integrated Science · May/June 2016 · Paper 2Using the graph, determine the average height of the corn on the 11th day.
  78. 1(c)(vi)1 mark· CSEC Integrated Science · May/June 2016 · Paper 2Determine how long after planting the corn plants emerged from the soil.
  79. 2(d)(i)2 marks· CSEC Integrated Science · May/June 2016 · Paper 2In the box provided, draw a food chain showing the feeding relationships among these organisms.
  80. 2(d)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Integrated Science · May/June 2016 · Paper 2Name the original source of energy for this food chain.
  81. 3(a)3 marks· CSEC Integrated Science · May/June 2016 · Paper 2Suggest THREE habits, other than brushing regularly, that could explain why Cindy has fewer cavities than her twin Joan.
  82. 3(b)(v)1 mark· CSEC Integrated Science · May/June 2016 · Paper 2State ONE component in toothpaste that helps strengthen teeth.
  83. 3(c)(i)2 marks· CSEC Integrated Science · May/June 2016 · Paper 2Name ONE acidic and ONE alkaline substance present in the human digestive system.
  84. 3(c)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Integrated Science · May/June 2016 · Paper 2Name ONE digestive enzyme that operates best in an alkaline medium.

Related topics in Section A: The Organism and Its Environment