| Date | May 2012 | Marks available | 2 | Reference code | 12M.3.sl.TZ1.F1 |
| Level | SL | Paper | 3 | Time zone | TZ1 |
| Command term | State | Question number | F1 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Most foods are complex mixtures and many components of them are nutrients.
Identify the types of nutrients A, B and C.
A 
B 
C 
State the names of two types of nutrient other than those shown in part (b).
Markscheme
A: protein / polypeptide/tripeptide;
B: carbohydrate / sugar / monosaccharide / glucose;
C: lipid / triglyceride / vegetable oil / fat;
vitamins;
minerals;
water;
Examiners report
This question was generally well answered by many candidates. Though most had a general idea of the difference between a food and a nutrient, many did not appreciate the distinction between an “unhealthy” food and one that isn’t a nutrient.
This question was generally well answered by many candidates. Though most had a general idea of the difference between a food and a nutrient, many did not appreciate the distinction between an “unhealthy” food and one that isn’t a nutrient.
