Which components of a balanced diet are needed to make haemoglobin and to prevent scurvy and rickets?

carbohydrates and mineral ions

carbohydrates and proteins

mineral ions and vitamins

vitamins and fibre

Biology

IGCSE&ALevel

CAIE

Exam No：0610_w24_qp_22 Year：2024 Question No：13

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