Cameroon GCE A Level Food Science and Nutrition Paper 2 June 2023 Questions
Download the official June 2023 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) (i) Define Proximate Analysis
(ii) Identify two (2) components of the Proximate Analysis of foods
(b) State four (4) functions of carbohydrates in the body
(c) State and explain two (2) factors that will influence energy expenditure in an individual
(d) Differentiate between Food Composition and Food Composition Table
2. (a) (i) Explain the term “Grilling”
(ii) State two (2) advantages and disadvantages of grilling.
(b) Differentiate between High Biological Value (HBV) Proteins and Bow Biological Value (LBV) Proteins, citing their exceptions.
(c) Briefly describe the term, “Bouquet garni” and state its components.
(d) Examine four (4) factors that affect basal metabolism.
Section B
3. (a) Assess the role of Insulin and glucagon in The regulation of blood glucose levels:
(i) After a Carbohydrate meal (ii) During starvation.
(b) Briefly explain the four (4) dimensions of food security.
(c) Define the quality control unit and state it responsibilities.
(d) State five (5) importance of consumer education.
4. (a) Distinguish between atherosclerosis and arteriosclerosis.
(b) Using the following headings; cause, symptom and treatment, write short notes on the following diseases: Goitre, Anemia, Gout.
(c) Enumerate 5 (five) rights of a consumer.
(d) Discuss the role of hydrochloric acid (HCL) in the digestive system
