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1 markNutrition and the Digestive System

CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2008 · Paper 2 · Question 4(a)

A mother feeds her children only white rice and sugar water, leading to malnutrition, constipation, rickets, and night blindness.

Define the term 'malnutrition'.

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  1. 4(b)(i)Explain why this diet leads to constipation in the children.[1 mark]
  2. 4(b)(ii)Name ONE food that helps prevent constipation.[1 mark]
  3. 4(c)(i)a)Identify the vitamin deficiency that causes rickets.[1 mark]
  4. 4(c)(i)b)Identify the vitamin deficiency that causes night blindness.[1 mark]
  5. 4(c)(ii)a)Name ONE food source that prevents rickets.[1 mark]
  6. 4(c)(ii)b)Name ONE food source that prevents night blindness.[1 mark]
  7. 4(d)Suggest THREE nutrients other than carbohydrates and vitamins needed to balance the diet.[3 marks]

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