Summative Test 2019
Summative Test 2019
Summative Test 2019
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5. All macronutrients…
a. provide energy to the body.
b. are needed in large amounts.
c. are essential for proper bodily and physiological functions.
d. All of the above
(1 mark)
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6. A disaccharide is…
a. a protein
b. a fat
c. a vitamin
d. a sugar
(1 mark)
7. Which of the following macronutrients is the energy source that is required 15-25% of
macronutrient distribution for the body?
a. Carbohydrates
b. Fats
c. Protein
d. Water
(1 mark)
8. The minerals which are needed for the formation of bone development are:
a. Calcium and Iron
b. Calcium and Vitamin D
c. Calcium and Sodium
d. Calcium and Phosphorus
(1 mark)
9. Which of the following is the preferred energy source for the body to use for muscular
energy?
a. Protein
b. Fats
c. Carbohydrates
d. Water
(1 mark)
10. Thiamine and Riboflavin are B vitamins. Which of the following is a function of them?
a. Transportation of O2 in haemoglobin
b. Supports healthy bone development
c. Provides energy
d. Supports metabolism of carbohydrates
(1 mark)
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SECTION B: SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS (TOTAL 50 MARKS)
(1)
(2)
(3)
10. Name 5 other nutrients that do not provide energy but we cannot survive without.
(3 marks)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
11. BMR stands for Basal Metabolic Rate. It is is an essential equation when discussing
nutritional concepts.
a. What is BMR?
(1 mark)
_____x______x 24 x 4.2 =
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13. Fibre is an example of a carbohydrate which is indigestible, yet is an essential part of our diet.
a. State one reasons why fibre is essential. (1 marks)
(1)
(1)
(2)
14. Figure 1 pie charts below show the nutrient composition of beans, rice and fish.
Nutrients in Selected Foods
Figure 1
Water 35%
(6 marks)
b. Comment on the macronutrient distribution of this dish (e.g. does it meet all nutritional
recommendations).
(6 mark)
(2 marks)
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17. Vitamins come in two different categories, fat soluble and water soluble.
a. What is one difference between water soluble and fat soluble vitamins?
(1 mark)
b. Give 3 different functions of vitamins
(1)
(2)
(3)
(3 marks)
18. The recommended dietary intakes (RDIs) of calcium for children of different ages are shown
in the table below.
Age (years) 0-1 2-3 4-6 7-10 11-14 15-18
Table 1
(ii) Give one reason why 11 -14 year olds require more calcium than 4 – 6 year olds.
(1 mark)
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19. A supermarket chain sells bags of plain flour with the following information is printed on the
bag.
carbohydrate 75 g
protein 9g
fat 1.4 g
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