LSK2601
ASSIGNMENT 2
ANSWERS 2025
LSK2601 ASSIGNMENT 2 ANSWERS
2025
, LSK2601
ASSESSMENT 2
Question 1 [25]
1.1 A Grade 1 learner's parents report their child often gets sick. Suggest, by
providing specific examples, how they can use the basic food groups to improve their
child's health. (4X2=8)
* **Grains (Carbohydrates):** Whole grains provide energy and fiber.
* Example: Serve whole-wheat toast with a light spread of avocado in the
morning, or brown rice with dinner.
* **Fruits and Vegetables:** Rich in vitamins and minerals to boost the immune
system.
* Example: Include a variety of colourful fruits and vegetables in their diet, like
adding berries to their cereal or packing carrot sticks with hummus for a snack.
* **Protein:** Essential for growth and repair of body tissues.
* Example: Offer lean protein sources such as grilled chicken, fish, beans, or
lentils. You can make bean burritos or grilled chicken strips with salad.
* **Dairy (or Dairy Alternatives):** Important for calcium and vitamin D for strong
bones and teeth.
* Example: Offer milk, yogurt (plain is best), or cheese. If dairy-free, use fortified
alternatives like almond or soy milk. Dairy-free yogurt alternatives are also available.
ASSIGNMENT 2
ANSWERS 2025
LSK2601 ASSIGNMENT 2 ANSWERS
2025
, LSK2601
ASSESSMENT 2
Question 1 [25]
1.1 A Grade 1 learner's parents report their child often gets sick. Suggest, by
providing specific examples, how they can use the basic food groups to improve their
child's health. (4X2=8)
* **Grains (Carbohydrates):** Whole grains provide energy and fiber.
* Example: Serve whole-wheat toast with a light spread of avocado in the
morning, or brown rice with dinner.
* **Fruits and Vegetables:** Rich in vitamins and minerals to boost the immune
system.
* Example: Include a variety of colourful fruits and vegetables in their diet, like
adding berries to their cereal or packing carrot sticks with hummus for a snack.
* **Protein:** Essential for growth and repair of body tissues.
* Example: Offer lean protein sources such as grilled chicken, fish, beans, or
lentils. You can make bean burritos or grilled chicken strips with salad.
* **Dairy (or Dairy Alternatives):** Important for calcium and vitamin D for strong
bones and teeth.
* Example: Offer milk, yogurt (plain is best), or cheese. If dairy-free, use fortified
alternatives like almond or soy milk. Dairy-free yogurt alternatives are also available.
