ASSIGNMENT 02
WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT
COMPULSORY – CONTRIBUTES 10% TO YEAR MARK
UNIQUE NO.178052
DUE DATE: 2022.08.08 16:00
Question 1 [35]
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.
1.1 In your own words, explain what the cause of Nelson’s condition might be
and what factors could be contributing to the condition.
(4)
1.2 Identify five types of food, giving examples of each, that Nelson will need
for growing and for staying healthy. (10)
1.3 Discuss how Nelson’s emotions and intellect are likely to have been
affected by his current state. (10)
1.4 Obesity in children is becoming a health problem. Discuss three major
causes of obesity in children and suggest ways of dealing with them. (10)
1.5 Give one function of minerals in the body. (1)
Question 2 [30]
Your school has introduced a feeding scheme programme because it is classified
as a quintile 1 and 2 school. The school principal has appointed you as the project
manager. Your responsibilities include choosing the right meals for the children,
WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT
COMPULSORY – CONTRIBUTES 10% TO YEAR MARK
UNIQUE NO.178052
DUE DATE: 2022.08.08 16:00
Question 1 [35]
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.
1.1 In your own words, explain what the cause of Nelson’s condition might be
and what factors could be contributing to the condition.
(4)
1.2 Identify five types of food, giving examples of each, that Nelson will need
for growing and for staying healthy. (10)
1.3 Discuss how Nelson’s emotions and intellect are likely to have been
affected by his current state. (10)
1.4 Obesity in children is becoming a health problem. Discuss three major
causes of obesity in children and suggest ways of dealing with them. (10)
1.5 Give one function of minerals in the body. (1)
Question 2 [30]
Your school has introduced a feeding scheme programme because it is classified
as a quintile 1 and 2 school. The school principal has appointed you as the project
manager. Your responsibilities include choosing the right meals for the children,
