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6 marksMicronutrients, Water, and Food Quality

CSEC Food and Nutrition · May/June 2008 · Paper 2 · Question 1(d)

The Smith family's diet is deficient in essential nutrients resulting in specific health problems: (i) Father cannot see well at night. (ii) Mother broke her arm in several places after a fall. (iii) Daughter has a swollen gland on her neck.

Name a disease or condition that may be affecting EACH member of the Smith family, and identify a nutrient that may be deficient in the diet of that individual.

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  1. 1(a)Define the term 'food fallacy'.[2 marks]
  2. 1(b)(i)Name ONE nutritional disorder in young children caused by a deficiency of protein and energy in the diet.[1 mark]
  3. 1(b)(ii)List THREE symptoms or signs of a deficiency of protein and energy in the diet of young children.[3 marks]
  4. 1(c)Suggest FOUR guidelines that should be followed when preparing meals for the diabetic residents of the Home.[4 marks]

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