(a) Name two nutrients that are found in fruits and vegetables. [2] (b) Give two reasons why it is important to include a variety of different coloured frui...
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(a) Name two nutrients that are found in fruits and vegetables. [2]
(b) Give two reasons why it is important to include a variety of different coloured fruits and vegetables in the diet. [2]
(c) Describe two methods of cooking vegetables that help to keep their nutritive value. [4]
Answer Details
(a) Name two nutrients found in fruits and vegetables. [2]
One mark each (max 2):
- Vitamin C (1)
- Dietary fibre (1)
- Vitamin A/beta-carotene (1)
- Potassium (1)
- Folic acid (1)
- Iron (in green leafy vegetables) (1)
(b) Give two reasons for including different coloured fruits and vegetables. [2]
One mark each (max 2):
- Different coloured fruits and vegetables contain different vitamins and minerals, so eating a variety helps to get all the nutrients needed (1)
- Different colours indicate different antioxidants which help protect the body against disease (1)
(c) Describe two cooking methods that help keep nutritive value. [4]
One mark for method, one mark for explanation (max 4):
- Steaming (1) - vegetables are not in direct contact with water so water-soluble vitamins such as vitamin C are not lost into cooking water (1)
- Stir-frying (1) - the short cooking time and high heat mean that vegetables are cooked quickly, so less vitamin C is destroyed by heat (1)
- Microwaving (1) - uses very little water and cooks quickly, so vitamin and mineral loss is reduced (1)
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