0648_s26_qp_11 — 2026 May-June Food and Nutrition 0648 Question Paper 1 Variant 1

0648_s26_qp_11 — 2026 May-June Food and Nutrition 0648 Question Paper 1 Variant 1 · Cambridge CAIE IGCSE

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0648_s26_qp_11 — 2026 May-June Food and Nutrition 0648 Question Paper 1 Variant 1

This is the official Cambridge IGCSE Food and Nutrition (0648) Question Paper 1 (Variant 1) from the 2026 May-June examination session. This question paper was sat by Cambridge students worldwide in 2026 and is published by Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE). Use it for timed practice under exam conditions to build familiarity with the question format, mark allocation, and time pressure.

Also referenced as: 0648_s26_qp_11 · 0648/11/m/j/26 qp · 0648/11 May/June 2026 qp

Paper 1: Theory — This is Paper 1: Theory, worth 100 marks with a duration of 2h. Three sections (A short-answer, B structured, C extended choice). Read the question type — 'name', 'state', 'describe', 'discuss', 'evaluate' and 'explain' all demand different depths. Only the FIRST n responses are marked when the question asks for n.

To self-assess your performance, use this question paper alongside the corresponding mark scheme (0648_s26_ms_11). Attempt the entire paper under timed conditions before opening the mark scheme — this trains both your subject knowledge and exam technique. Mark each question and record whether marks were lost due to knowledge gaps, method errors, or careless mistakes.

The most effective way to use this Food and Nutrition question paper is to simulate real exam conditions: set a timer for the full duration, work without notes, and write your answers on separate paper. After finishing, mark yourself using the official mark scheme — do not check answers during the paper. This builds exam stamina and reveals your genuine readiness. Repeat this process across 3–5 sessions to identify recurring weak topics in Food and Nutrition (0648).

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Examiner Insights — Paper 1: Theory

Based on analysis of 1 official Cambridge documents (2025)

Naming foods from the same category when 'different' foods are required

“Candidates should be reminded to read questions carefully so that if a question asks for different food sources they do not name three green vegetables or three dairy foods or if asked for animal sources of a particular nutrient they do not give plant sources or vice versa.”— 0648 Paper 1, May/June 2025

How to fix: When the question says 'different' or 'four different foods', spread answers ACROSS categories — one dairy, one meat, one fish, one egg — not two cheeses and two yoghurts. Different forms of the same food (tofu, tempeh, soya milk are all soya) count once. If asked for animal sources, list only animal foods; if plant sources, list only plant foods.

Writing more responses than the question asks for

“Candidates should be reminded that where a specific number of responses are asked for in a question (e.g. State two…), they should only write this number of responses. Only the first number of responses demanded by the question will be marked and any additional responses will be ignored even if correct.”— 0648 Paper 1, May/June 2025

How to fix: If the question asks for two foods, write exactly two — even if you know five. Examiners only mark the first n answers, so a wrong first answer is wasted opportunity. Pick your strongest answers and stop. Cross out anything you don't want marked.

Vague dish names without cooking method or descriptor

“Incorrect responses included simply stating steak, chicken or cake rather than more specific answers such as grilled steak, fried chicken or sponge cake to distinctly illustrate understanding.”— 0648 Paper 1, May/June 2025

How to fix: When asked to name a dish that demonstrates a process (coagulation, gelatinisation, aeration), pair the food with its cooking method or specific type — 'fried chicken', 'sponge cake', 'poached egg', 'baked custard'. 'Cake' is too general; 'chocolate sponge cake' shows you understand what's happening.

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