(a) Name two different types of cereal crops. [2] (b) State three nutrients that are found in cereals. [3] (c) Explain why wholegrain cereals are considered...
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(a) Name two different types of cereal crops. [2]
(b) State three nutrients that are found in cereals. [3]
(c) Explain why wholegrain cereals are considered to be better for health than refined cereals. [4]
Answer Details
(a) Name two types of cereal crops. [2]
One mark each (max 2):
- Wheat (1)
- Rice (1)
- Oats (1)
- Maize/corn (1)
- Barley (1)
- Rye (1)
- Millet (1)
(b) State three nutrients found in cereals. [3]
One mark each (max 3):
- Starch/carbohydrate (1)
- Protein (LBV) (1)
- B vitamins (1)
- Iron (1)
- Dietary fibre (1)
- Calcium (in fortified cereals) (1)
(c) Explain why wholegrain cereals are better for health. [4]
One mark for each valid point (max 4):
- Wholegrain cereals contain the whole grain including the bran, germ and endosperm (1)
- They contain more dietary fibre which helps prevent constipation and may reduce the risk of bowel cancer (1)
- They contain more B vitamins and iron because these are found in the bran and germ which are removed during refining (1)
- Wholegrain foods are more filling and release energy slowly, which helps to control blood sugar levels (1)
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