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

Exam code: 8585

13 mins13 questions
11 mark

How many glasses of fluid does the Eatwell Guide recommend we should drink each day?

  • 3–5 glasses

  • 6–8 glasses

  • 9–11 glasses

  • 12–15 glasses

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21 mark

The function of vitamin B12 in the body is to

  • aid vision in dim light

  • help wounds heal.

  • maintain bone health

  • make red blood cells.

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31 mark

Which vitamin will be destroyed when boiling green vegetables?

  • Vitamin A

  • Vitamin C

  • Vitamin D

  • Vitamin K

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41 mark

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

  • Calcium

  • Fluoride

  • Iodine

  • Sodium

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51 mark

Citrus fruits are a good source of

  • vitamin B12.

  • vitamin C.

  • vitamin D.

  • vitamin E.

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61 mark

Fluoride is needed by the body to

  • help the nervous system.

  • maintain the metabolic rate.

  • make red blood cells.

  • strengthen teeth and bones.

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71 mark

The function of vitamin K in the body is to

  • help release energy.

  • maintain nerve cells.

  • make blood clot.

  • prevent spina bifida.

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81 mark

Vegetable oil is a good source of which vitamin?

  • Vitamin B2

  • Vitamin B9

  • Vitamin C

  • Vitamin E

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91 mark

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

  • 6 g

  • 7 g

  • 8 g

  • 9 g

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101 mark

Which mineral is plain flour fortified with?

  • Fluoride

  • Iodine

  • Iron

  • Phosphorus

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111 mark

Which condition can calcium deficiency lead to?

  • Beri-beri

  • Goitre

  • Osteoporosis

  • Pellagra

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121 mark

Night blindness is caused by a deficiency of which vitamin?

  • Vitamin A

  • Vitamin C

  • Vitamin D

  • Vitamin K

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131 mark

Which vitamins can be lost when preparing and cooking vegetables?

  • Vitamins A and B

  • Vitamins B and C

  • Vitamins C and E

  • Vitamins D and K

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