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2 marksNutrition and the Digestive System

CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2018 · Paper 2 · Question 1(a)(ii)

A balanced diet assists in reducing the incidence of diseases.

State TWO nutrients, other than water, that must be included in the diet for it to be balanced.

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  1. 1(a)(i)Define the term 'balanced diet'.[2 marks]
  2. 1(b)Water can be used as a solvent. State ONE other function of water.[1 mark]
  3. 1(c)Constipation often occurs as a result of an insufficient intake of water in one's diet. Name ONE other important component of the diet that is necessary to…[1 mark]
  4. 1(d)(i)Calculate the body mass index (BMI) of EACH male and state the category to which EACH individual belongs. Complete Table 1 and show working.[3 marks]
  5. 1(d)(ii)Which of the four males would be MOST at risk for developing cardiovascular diseases?[1 mark]
  6. 1(d)(iii)Which male, though not obese, would be considered unhealthy?[1 mark]
  7. 1(e)(i)Suggest TWO reasons why more boys than girls were obese.[2 marks]
  8. 1(e)(ii)Suggest TWO reasons why as the boys and girls aged, a greater percentage of women than men showed extreme obesity.[2 marks]

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