LSK 2601 100% correct

LSK 2601 100% correct NUTRITION -CORRECT ANSWER- Nutrition refers to the process of providing or obtaining food that is necessary for health and growth Proper nutrition refers to consumption and use of a variety of food that provides the body with nutrients that are needed to maintain good health and sufficient energy resulting in optimal growth and development of a person THE CHILD'S RIGHT TO HEALTH CARE -CORRECT ANSWER- Teaching learners about rights also helps them become more responsible for their own health. Learners who know their rights, who take responsibility for themselves within their community, will be able to make informed decisions about looking after their own health. Basic Rights: *the child's right to survive, which encompasses the right to life and the right to health, basic nutrition and health care. It means that each child should have access to health care through primary health care services to prevent disease and malnutrition *the child's right to be protected against against abuse and neglect by parents or other caregivers Acts in South Africa applicable to families and children,such as: *The Child Care Act 74 of 1983 *The prevention of Family Violence Act 133 of 1993 *The Sexual Offences Act 23 of 1957 *The South African Constitution *Children's Bill of Rights GOVERNMENT INITIATIVES TO PROMOTE HEALTHY EATING AND LIVING -CORRECT ANSWER- 1. The National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP) This is a government funded programme that provides one nutritious meal per day to all learners in poorer primary and secondary schools. This programme aims to provide a nutritious meal on all school days, so as to improve learners ability to learn, punctuality, school attendance, concentration and a general well-being of learners The programme also teaches learners and parents about living a healthy lifestyle It aims at promoting the development of school vegetable gardens. School gardens also beautify the school environment. It supports job creation( food is cooked y unemployed members of the community appointed by the school governing body)and skills development The NSNP focuses on safe food, gas safety, healthy lifestyles, healthy lunchbox ideas for children and how to wash your hands. 2. The Nutritious Society of South Africa Aims to advance the scientific study of nutrition by promoting appropriate strategies for the improvement of nutritional well-being. Some of these strategies include,among others, publishing regular articles and information based on research,publishing an annual "Health awareness calendar", publishing the proceedings of its scientific meetings as well as original contributions to the science and practice of nutrition. This is achieved by presenting lectures,demonstrations,exhibitions and publications of web links IMPORTANCE OF NUTRIENTS AND MINERALS -CORRECT ANSWER- Vitamin: A Found in: liver,kidney,eggs,milk,fish,carrots,green vegetables Function: keeps skin and bones healthy. Helps prevent colds. Maintains good eyesight Vitamin: B1 Found in: meat, milk ,regs,bread,nuts, beans Function: good for your nerves Vitamin: B2 Found in: milk,liver,fish,cheese,eggs,green vegetables,cereals Function: helps you grow Vitamin: B12 Found in: milk,meat,liver,eggs,fish Function: helps to make new blood cells,keeps nerves strong and helps your body grow Vitamin: C Found in: citrus fruit,green peppers,potatoes,green vegetables Function: heals cuts,keeps gums,teeth and bones strong and protects against colds Vitamin:D Found in: liver,fish, sunlight Function: builds bones and teeth Vitamin: K Found in: dark green leafy vegetables,such as spinach Function: helps your blood to clot Minerals: iron Found in: meat,dried fruit Function: builds healthy red blood cells Minerals: calcium Found in: dairy products such as milk and cheese Function: keeps teeth,nails and bones strong THE BASIC FOOD GROUPS -CORRECT ANSWER- Group 1: Carbohydrates Group 2: Fruit and vegetables Group 3: Dairy Group4: Proteins Group5: Fats and oils Factors that affect the child's quality diet -CORRECT ANSWER- Financial resources Transportation Geographical location Cultural and religious preferences Convenience Knowledge of nutrition CHILD NUTRITION IN THE SOUTHAFRICAN CONTEXT -CORRECT ANSWER- *Hunger- this is defined as insufficient food to provide the energy and nutrients needed for the bodily function and growth. Hunger occurs when there is a lack of food security and food self-sufficiency *Food self-sufficiency- this is when a nation produces al basic foodstuffs required to feed all of its inhabitants *Food security- it is defined as access by all people at all times to enough food for an active and healthy life *Poor nutrition- consumption of too much or too little nutrients Factors contributing to good/bad nutrition -CORRECT ANSWER- *Inadequate dietary intake of nutrients, which means a person is not eating enough *Diseases,especially acute respiratory infections and gastrointestinal infections,which either contribute directly to malnutrition and/or reduce a person's resistance to infections *Decreased dietary intake can lessen nutritional reserves through weight loss,and this can lower immunity and decrease resistance to infectious diseases *Insufficient household food security means not having enough food to eat *A lack of child care knowledge,empowerment of and support for women contributes to malnutrition *Lack of access to health services and a healthy environment occurs when people don't have easy access to immunisation, oral rehydration therapy for gastrointestinal infections, family planning, health education,safe water, safe disposal of excreta *Unavailability of Human Resources refers to a lack of people and their knowledge, skills and time *Unavailability of economic res