(a) Define the term 'obesity'. [2] (b) State three health problems that can be caused by obesity. [3]

(a) State two functions of water in the body. [2] (b) Name two ways the body loses water each day. [2] (c) Explain why it is important for a person to drink ...

(a) State what is meant by the term 'malnutrition'. [2] (b) Give two examples of diseases or conditions that can be caused by malnutrition. [2] (c) Explain t...

(a) Name three different methods of cooking food. [3] (b) State two reasons why we cook food. [2] (c) Explain how boiling vegetables for a long time can affe...

(a) State two functions of the large intestine. [2] (b) Explain why dietary fibre is important for the healthy functioning of the large intestine. [3]

(a) State two ways in which yeast is used in food production. [2] (b) Explain how yeast works as a raising agent in bread. [4] (c) Give two reasons why the d...

(a) State what is meant by the term 'food spoilage'. [2] (b) Name two types of micro-organisms that can cause food to go bad. [2] (c) State four conditions t...

(a) Name two types of bread that can be made at home. [2] (b) State the function of yeast in bread making. [2] (c) Explain why the dough must be kneaded duri...

The table below compares the nutritional value of white rice and brown rice per 100g. Nutrient White rice Brown rice Energy (kcal) 130 112 Protein (g) 2.7 2....