Science · JCE / Health, diet and disease

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The pie charts represent the proportions of different nutrients found in food substances P, Q, R and S (key: water, fats, proteins, carbohydrates). P is mostly carbohydrate; Q is mostly protein with a large fat portion; S is mostly water; R is about half protein and a quarter carbohydrate.

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  1. aState, with a reason, which food substance is the best source of energy. [2]
  2. bAn unborn baby was suspected to be underweight. Which food substance would be best recommended to the mother? [1]
  3. cExplain your answer. [1]
  4. dState, with a reason, which food substance would most likely lead to heart related diseases if eaten for a long time. [2]
  5. eState the end product in the digestion of carbohydrates. [1]

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Source: BEC JCE Science 2014, Paper 2, Question 9
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