Question 15
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Topics Tested
10. Diseases and immunity
10.1. Diseases and immunity

Explain the importance of the following in controlling the spread of disease: (a) a clean water supply (b) hygienic food preparation (c) good personal hygiene (d) waste disposal (e) sewage treatment (details of the stages of sewage treatment are not required)

7. Human nutrition
7.1. Diet

State the principal dietary sources and describe the importance of: (a) carbohydrates (b) fats and oils (c) proteins (d) vitamins, limited to C and D (e) mineral ions, limited to calcium and iron (f) fibre (roughage) (g) water

15. Drugs
15.1. Drugs

Describe the use of antibiotics for the treatment of bacterial infections