Igcse Model Questions Vol1 2018 Biology Question 27

Practice objective / multiple choice question 27 from the 2018 Igcse Model Questions Vol1 Biology examination.

Igcse Model Questions Vol1 2018 Biology Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 27 IGCSE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2018 • BIOLOGY • objective
Igcse Model Questions Vol1 2018 Biology Question 27 diagram

The diagram shows a balanced diet plate in which the macronutrient distribution is 55 % carbohydrates, 15 % protein and 30 % fat. It also lists three micronutrients with their recommended daily intakes (RDI) and the amounts supplied by a particular student's diet: calcium 1000 mg (RDI) - 800 mg supplied, iron 15 mg - 12 mg supplied, vitamin C 60 mg - 45 mg supplied. If the student consumes \(2{,}500\) kcal per day, calculate the percentage of the RDI that is met for each of the three micronutrients and state which micronutrient is most deficient relative to its RDI.

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. Calcium 80 %, Iron 80 %, Vitamin C 75 %; Vitamin C is the most deficient
B. Calcium 75%, Iron 80%, Vitamin C 80%; Calcium is the most deficient
C. Calcium 80%, Iron 75%, Vitamin C 80%; Iron is the most deficient
D. Calcium 85%, Iron 80%, Vitamin C 70%; Vitamin C is the most deficient
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
Calcium 80 %, Iron 80 %, Vitamin C 75 %; Vitamin C is the most deficient

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This is Igcse Model Questions Vol1 2018 Biology Question 27. It is one of the objective questions from the 2018 Igcse Model Questions Vol1 Biology examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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