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1 markNutrition and the Digestive System

CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2009 · Paper 2 · Question 6(b)(i)

For many years, Mr Henry has consumed excess dietary carbohydrates without engaging in physical exercise, impairing his health.

Identify the main end-product of carbohydrate digestion.

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  1. 6(a)(i)Name one water-soluble vitamin and one fat-soluble vitamin.[2 marks]
  2. 6(a)(ii)Identify the vitamin whose deficiency results in night blindness.[1 mark]
  3. 6(b)(ii)State what happens within the body to the excess end-product of carbohydrate digestion.[2 marks]
  4. 6(b)(iii)Suggest one disease that may develop as a consequence of Mr Henry's sedentary lifestyle and excessive carbohydrate intake.[1 mark]
  5. 6(c)Explain how prolonged deficiency of dietary calcium affects the human body.[3 marks]

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