Malnutrition can affect people in all countries.
The Table shows data for three countries, P, Q and R.
Table
| Country | Percentage of adults who are obese | Percentage of children who are underweight |
|---|---|---|
| P | 32 | 1 |
| Q | 18 | 15 |
| R | 4 | 30 |
State what is meant by malnutrition.
A student wrote:
"People who are obese cannot be malnourished."
Explain why the student is wrong.
Suggest why country Q has a high percentage of obese adults and also a high percentage of underweight children.
Explain why many children in country R are underweight.
44 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Biology 5.4 Non-communicable diseases, covering 5.4.1 Interaction of factors in non-communicable disease, 5.4.2 Lifestyle factors and non-communicable disease, and 5.4.3 Treatments for cardiovascular disease. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.