(a) The table below shows a day’s nutrient content of meals eaten by an overweight 8 year old boy. Using your knowledge of nutrition, and the information provided, evaluate the suitability of this day’s nutritional intake.
(b) Explain the effects of heat on each of the following.
(i) Vitamin C
(ii) Starch
(c) Evaluate the contribution of non starch polysaccharides (NSP) in the diet.
(d) Identify and explain three dietary factors which may contribute to hypertension Nutrient content of a day’s meals eaten by an overweight 8 year old male Energy (MJ) 9·26 (kcal) 2211 Protein (g) 32·0 Vitamin B1 (mg) 0·6 Phosphorous (mg) 500 Vitamin A (mg) 398 Saturated fat % 19 Iron (mg) 6·2
Reference Nutrient Intake for Selected Nutrients in the UK (per day) for males aged 7–10 years Protein (g) 28·3 Vitamin B1 (mg) 0·7 Phosphorous (mg) 450 Vitamin A (mg) 500 Iron (mg) 8·7
Estimated Average Requirement for Energy in the UK (per day) for males aged 7–10 years Energy MJ 8·24 kcal 1970