12348635
LSK2601
NAME: KATELIN MOODLEY
STUDENT NUMBER: 12348635
MODULE CODE: LSK2601
UNIQUE NUMBER:178052
ASSIGNMENT 02
DUE DATE: 08 AUG. 22
QUESTION 1
1.1. I would say the causes of Nelsons conditions are:
• Poverty, he was unable to get proper food and take care of himself as his family
members was unemployed.
• Inadequate dietary, they were battling therefore it wasn’t a balance diet but instead
whatever they could get to eat they would.
• Insufficient household
• A decreased diet
1.2. Nelson is still a child that’s growing therefore he needs at this point a balanced diet
like,
• Fruit and vegetable – e.g. fruit salads or mixed fruit / herbs
• Carbohydrate – e.g. Cereals and rice
• Dairy –e.g. Milk and cheese
• Protein – e.g. Eggs and fish
• Fats and oils – e.g. sweets
1.3. Due to nelsons situations, it would affect mainly growth and development of his
body, mind and self.
• Like stunted growth, energy levels are very low nelson might not be able to
participate in any activities.
• Also, Frequent illness Nelson’s school attendant will be affected due to his
illness.
• Personality changes Nelson will feel irritable and nervous and always sad
• Intelligence maybe affected Nelson’s development of brain will be affected
he wouldn’t be able to think or focus.
• He will be Underweight as he will lose weight because he could not get
nutrient food.
1.4. Causes of obesity would be:
• Due to being physically inactive, too lazy to exercise.
• Over eating, some over eat due to stress or cause of boredom
LSK2601
NAME: KATELIN MOODLEY
STUDENT NUMBER: 12348635
MODULE CODE: LSK2601
UNIQUE NUMBER:178052
ASSIGNMENT 02
DUE DATE: 08 AUG. 22
QUESTION 1
1.1. I would say the causes of Nelsons conditions are:
• Poverty, he was unable to get proper food and take care of himself as his family
members was unemployed.
• Inadequate dietary, they were battling therefore it wasn’t a balance diet but instead
whatever they could get to eat they would.
• Insufficient household
• A decreased diet
1.2. Nelson is still a child that’s growing therefore he needs at this point a balanced diet
like,
• Fruit and vegetable – e.g. fruit salads or mixed fruit / herbs
• Carbohydrate – e.g. Cereals and rice
• Dairy –e.g. Milk and cheese
• Protein – e.g. Eggs and fish
• Fats and oils – e.g. sweets
1.3. Due to nelsons situations, it would affect mainly growth and development of his
body, mind and self.
• Like stunted growth, energy levels are very low nelson might not be able to
participate in any activities.
• Also, Frequent illness Nelson’s school attendant will be affected due to his
illness.
• Personality changes Nelson will feel irritable and nervous and always sad
• Intelligence maybe affected Nelson’s development of brain will be affected
he wouldn’t be able to think or focus.
• He will be Underweight as he will lose weight because he could not get
nutrient food.
1.4. Causes of obesity would be:
• Due to being physically inactive, too lazy to exercise.
• Over eating, some over eat due to stress or cause of boredom
