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3 marksNutrition and the Digestive System

CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2017 · Paper 2 · Question 1(c)(ii)

Portia has been overweight for around 20 years.

Explain how it is possible for someone to be overweight and simultaneously suffer from malnutrition.

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  1. 1(a)(i)Identify the drug that has the most negative impact on the user.[1 mark]
  2. 1(a)(ii)State which two drugs have the greatest impact on users' relationships with friends and family, and academic life.[2 marks]
  3. 1(b)(i)Identify which gender is most likely to engage in substance abuse.[1 mark]
  4. 1(b)(ii)Identify which substance is most likely to be abused by persons across all economic backgrounds.[1 mark]
  5. 1(b)(iii)State which income bracket shows the highest levels of drug abuse.[1 mark]
  6. 1(c)(i)Suggest three health problems that she could develop as a result of her excess weight.[3 marks]
  7. 1(c)(iii)State the benefits of eating more fruits and vegetables to her health.[3 marks]

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