LSK2601
Assignment 2 2022
Unique Number: 178052
QUESTION 1
Nelson, one of the children in your class, does not look healthy. His stomach
looks bloated, and his skin looks dry and scaly. Apart from often falling sick
and skipping school, Nelson also seems to be tired most of the time, and his
teeth are decayed. On following up on Nelson’s family background, you
discover that he comes from a poor family and that his parents are
unemployed.
In your own words, explain what the cause of Nelson’s condition might be and
what factors could be contributing to the condition.
Nelson is suffering from malnutrition. Reasons for this can be that Nelson is not
taking in the necessary nutrients he needs so he is not eating enough. His stomach
looks bloated which can mean he has gastronomical infections because he is not
eating enough.
Both Nelson’s parents are unemployed which can mean that there is not enough
food for everybody in the house or any food at all. Nelson is always tired which could
mean that he does not have any energy, because he is not eating correctly or getting
enough food.
Identify five types of food, giving examples of each, that Nelson will need for growing
and for staying healthy.
• Carbohydrates for example cereal
• Fruit and vegetables for example oranges or broccoli etc.
• Dairy for example milk
• Proteins for example chicken
• Fats and oils for example coconut
Assignment 2 2022
Unique Number: 178052
QUESTION 1
Nelson, one of the children in your class, does not look healthy. His stomach
looks bloated, and his skin looks dry and scaly. Apart from often falling sick
and skipping school, Nelson also seems to be tired most of the time, and his
teeth are decayed. On following up on Nelson’s family background, you
discover that he comes from a poor family and that his parents are
unemployed.
In your own words, explain what the cause of Nelson’s condition might be and
what factors could be contributing to the condition.
Nelson is suffering from malnutrition. Reasons for this can be that Nelson is not
taking in the necessary nutrients he needs so he is not eating enough. His stomach
looks bloated which can mean he has gastronomical infections because he is not
eating enough.
Both Nelson’s parents are unemployed which can mean that there is not enough
food for everybody in the house or any food at all. Nelson is always tired which could
mean that he does not have any energy, because he is not eating correctly or getting
enough food.
Identify five types of food, giving examples of each, that Nelson will need for growing
and for staying healthy.
• Carbohydrates for example cereal
• Fruit and vegetables for example oranges or broccoli etc.
• Dairy for example milk
• Proteins for example chicken
• Fats and oils for example coconut
