Minerals: AQA GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition questions

Every AQA GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition exam question on 3.2.2.2 Minerals, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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Q01.11
June 2024 · Written paper
1 mark3.2.2.2 Minerals
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Q03.1
June 2024 · Written paper
6 marks3.2.1.1 Protein 3.2.2.2 Minerals
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Q01.4
June 2023 · Written paper
1 mark3.2.2.2 Minerals
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Q01.8
June 2022 · Written paper
1 mark3.2.2.2 Minerals
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Q01.2
November 2021 · Written paper
1 mark3.2.2.2 Minerals
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Q03.4
November 2021 · Written paper
6 marks3.2.3.4 Diet, nutrition and health 3.2.2.2 Minerals
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Q01.5
November 2020 · Written paper
1 mark3.2.2.2 Minerals
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All 7 questions on Minerals, as a list

June 2024, Written paper, Q01.11 (1 mark): Which condition can calcium deficiency lead to? [1 mark] A Beri-beri B Goitre C Osteoporosis D Pellagra
June 2024, Written paper, Q03.1 (6 marks): Identify one function for each of the following nutrients. Do not repeat your answers. [6 marks] Nutrient Function Carbohydrate Fat Protein Iron Vitamin D Sodiu
June 2023, Written paper, Q01.4 (1 mark): Fluoride is needed by the body to [1 mark] A help the nervous system. B maintain the metabolic rate. C make red blood cells. D strengthen teeth and bones.
June 2022, Written paper, Q01.8 (1 mark): A deficiency of which mineral causes an enlarged thyroid gland or goitre? [1 mark] A Calcium B Fluoride C Iodine D Sodium
November 2021, Written paper, Q01.2 (1 mark): Sodium is needed in the body to [1 mark] A help absorb iron. B maintain water balance. C make teeth and bones strong. D protect connective tissue.
November 2021, Written paper, Q03.4 (6 marks): Explain what dietary advice you would give to teenage girls to prevent iron deficiency anaemia. [6 marks]
November 2020, Written paper, Q01.5 (1 mark): Phosphorus is needed in the body to [1 mark] A help good digestion. B keep the skin healthy. C maintain bones and teeth. D protect red blood cells.

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