Cameroon GCE A Level Food Science and Nutrition Paper 2 June 2019 Questions
Download the official June 2019 Cameroon GCE Advanced Level Food Science and Nutrition Paper 2 questions in PDF or read them online here. This past paper is essential for students preparing for their upcoming GCE examinations.
1. (a) Define the following terms as used in food science
(i) Cereals
(ii) Legumes
(iii) in a tabular form, differentiate between cereals and legumes by identifying their food sources, nutrients and functions in the body
(b) distinguish between saturated and unsaturated fats, giving examples of food sources of each type
(c) explains and write out the formula of amino acids
(d) explains the term essential fatty acids. Identify three types of fatty acids.
2. (a) bring out the following steps involved in the carrying out of food test on
(i) reducing sugar using 2ml of watermelon solution
(ii) biuret test using 2ml of bean seed solution
(b) in a tabular form identify the different fat soluble vitamins indicating their sources, function and deficiency diseases.
(c) explain the effects of heat on carbohydrates
Section B
3. (a) (i) define the term food security
(ii) Explain five importance of food security to a nation
(b) enumerate three types of anaemia stating their causes and prevention/remedy
(c) As a food scientist, prescribe a day’s menu for an adult suffering from cardiovascular disorder
4. (a) Define the term entrepreneur
(b) State and explain three functions of an entrepreneur
(c) Describe five main problems faced by Cameroonian consumers and propose solutions adapted to each problem raised
(d) differentiate the two types of diabetes mellitus
