Describe the effect of increased BMI on the risk of developing type II diabetes.

Identify the risk of developing type II diabetes in men with a BMI of 33 kg m^–2.

Determine, by indicating on the graph, the range of age-adjusted relative risk for women who are overweight but not obese.

Explain the dietary advice that should be given to a patient who has developed type II diabetes.

higher BMI increases risk of type II diabetes / risk increases as the BMI increases;
greater risk for women than for men / men have a lower risk than women;
values above 25 kg m^-2 increase the risk of diabetes exponentially / BMI below 25 kg m^-2 shows minimal risk;

21 % (allow answers in the range of 20 % to 22 %)

indicated by marks on the graph on the vertical axis or on the line of the woman 8 % to 33 % (allow 1 % error at either end)
Information must be indicated on the graph.

moderate portions of food to avoid fluctuations in blood sugar levels;
regular mealtimes to avoid fluctuations in blood sugar levels;
include unrefined carbohydrates because they are more slowly absorbed; (accept reverse for refined)
include carbohydrates with a low glycemic index; (accept reverse for high)
include fibre-rich foods to slow absorption of sugar;
limit saturated/trans fats/cholesterol because diabetes increases risk of coronary heart disease;

The X axis on this graph did not show linearity, which could have confused candidates.

The X axis on this graph did not show linearity, which could have confused candidates.

The X axis on this graph did not show linearity, which could have confused candidates.

Indicating on the graph was difficult for many.

A large number lost all marks because they did not explain the reasons for the advice and only listed some.