Biology 5090 · O Level · Diet

Diet — practice question

Table 4.1a gives some of the recommended dietary allowances for a child younger than six months, and Table 4.1b gives part of the make-up of bottle milk that may be given to a child younger than six months.
(a(i))[2]

Calculate the volume of bottle milk that should be given each day to a child younger than six months so that the recommended dietary allowance for every component in Table 4.1a is met.

(a(ii))[4]

State and explain the health risks to a child who receives less bottle milk each day than the volume you have calculated.

(b(i))[4]

Many mothers prefer to feed their child breast milk instead of bottle milk. Describe some advantages of breast milk over bottle milk.

(b(ii))[1]

Suggest one reason why a mother may decide to feed her child bottle milk.

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