As part of a balanced diet, some governments recommend that children drink milk that has vitamin D added to it. (i) Suggest the dietary reasons for this advice. ....................................................................................................................................... . ....................................................................................................................................... . ....................................................................................................................................... . ....................................................................................................................................... . ................................................................................................................................. (ii) Describe what is meant by a balanced diet. ....................................................................................................................................... . ....................................................................................................................................... . ....................................................................................................................................... . ....................................................................................................................................... . .................................................................................................................................

Biology

IGCSE&ALevel

CAIE

Exam No：0610_s24_qp_41 Year：2024 Question No：4(b)

Answer:

7.1.1 State what is meant by the term balanced diet for humans

7.1.2 Explain how age, gender and activity affect the dietary needs of humans including during pregnancy and whilst breast-feeding

7.1.3 Describe the effects of malnutrition in relation to starvation, constipation, coronary heart disease, obesity and scurvy

7.1.4 List the principal sources of, and describe the dietary importance of: – carbohydrates – fats

7.1.6 Explain the causes and effects of vitamin D and iron deficiencies

7.1.7 Explain the causes and effects of protein-energy malnutrition, e.g. kwashiorkor and marasmus