Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Diet

Diet — practice question

Fig. 9.1 shows a label from a container of semi-skimmed milk. This milk has been pasteurised and some of its milk fat has been removed. The label states: Fresh Pasteurised Semi Skimmed Milk. Nutritional information per $100\text{ cm}^3$ of milk: Energy 209 kJ, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Fat 1.7 g, Protein 3.6 g, Fibre 0.0 g, Salt 0.1 g.
(a(i))[2]

Fig. 9.1 gives information about five groups of nutrients. State two parts of a balanced diet that do not appear on the label.

(a(ii))[1]

State the name of the group of organisms whose females make milk to feed their young.

(b(i))[3]

Describe the nutritional importance of fats, carbohydrates and proteins in the human diet.

(b(ii))[1]

State the element that is present in a protein but absent from fats and carbohydrates.

(c)[2]

State two risk factors for coronary heart disease other than diet.

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