Micronutrients (AQA GCSE Food Preparation & Nutrition): Exam Questions

The function of vitamin B12 in the body is to

Which vitamin will be destroyed when boiling green vegetables?

A deficiency of which mineral causes an enlarged thyroid gland or goitre?

Citrus fruits are a good source of

Fluoride is needed by the body to

The function of vitamin K in the body is to

Vegetable oil is a good source of which vitamin?

What is the maximum daily amount of salt recommended for an adult?

Which mineral is plain flour fortified with?

Which condition can calcium deficiency lead to?

Night blindness is caused by a deficiency of which vitamin?

Which vitamins can be lost when preparing and cooking vegetables?

Identify two antioxidant vitamins.

Describe two roles of antioxidants in the body.

Name two different B group vitamins and explain one function of each in the body.

A student prepares broccoli by cutting it into very small pieces and boiling it in a large saucepan of water for 20 minutes.

Suggest two changes the student could make to reduce the loss of water-soluble vitamins and explain why each change would help.

Explain why iodine and fluoride are important in the diet. In your answer, refer to their functions and the effects of deficiency.

Complete the table to show one function of phosphorus, one main food source of phosphorus and one function of calcium.

Describe one possible effect of consuming too much vitamin A and one possible effect of consuming too much vitamin D.

A student is taking part in a two-hour hike on a hot day.

Suggest two reasons why the student will need to drink more fluid than usual and state one possible effect of dehydration.

A meal contains salmon, spinach and a salad dressing made with vegetable oil.

Discuss how this meal provides fat-soluble vitamins and contributes to good health.