Diet G7 NS
Diet G7 NS
Diet G7 NS
E
The weightlifter uses his muscles to lift weights. The muscles
to make the weights move. This uses energy. The muscles get the energy by
b
c
d
breaking down PL in a reaction called
Explain why the weightlifter needs to eat plenty of protein.
Explain why the weightlifter needs to eat plenty of carbohydrate.
List four other nutrients the weightlifter should include in his diet
. [3]
[2]
[2]
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7.2 The graph shows the mean mass of girls at different ages.
60
50
E
40
Mean mass / kg
30
20
PL
10
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
Age / years
M
a What is the mean mass of girls when they are two years old? [1]
b By how much does the mean mass increase between two years and
10 years old? [1]
c Between which ages does growth happen most rapidly? [1]
SA
d Does the graph show that most girls have stopped growing by the age of 20?
Explain your answer. [1]
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7.3 The diagram shows the skeleton of a cat. Cats have the same bones as humans,
but their sizes are different.
D A
E
S
R
P B
C
a
socket joints?
PL Q
in b and c? [1]
e Explain why two muscles are needed to move a bone in one direction
and then back again. [2]
f Name one mineral needed for the cat to form strong bones. [1]
g Cats are predators. They eat other animals. Suggest where cats get
this mineral from, in their diet. [1]
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