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CAPE Biology Unit 2 · 2006 · Paper 2 · Question 9(c)

Betty, aged 38, eats mainly high-carbohydrate, fatty foods and sugary drinks, is obese, and has developed diabetes. She objects to being told she is malnourished.

With reference to the meaning of the term 'healthy', explain why the doctor considers Betty to be malnourished.

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  1. 9(a)(i)Using appropriate examples, recommend the appropriate diet for a lactating mother.[2 marks]
  2. 9(a)(ii)Using appropriate examples, recommend the appropriate diet for sedentary grandparents.[2 marks]
  3. 9(a)(iii)Using appropriate examples, recommend the appropriate diet for an agricultural labourer.[2 marks]
  4. 9(b)(i)For HIV/AIDS and diabetes, state the disease categories under which EACH falls.[4 marks]
  5. 9(b)(ii)Discuss reasons for the global distribution of HIV/AIDS and diabetes.[5 marks]

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