LSK2601
ASSIGNMENT 2
DUE DATE: 23 APRIL 2025
, Read the scenario carefully, then answer questions 1 to 6 based on the information
provided.
Mrs Langa, a Foundation Phase teacher, has noticed that some of her learners come to
school with snacks high in sugar and salt. To encourage healthier choices, she plans a
nutrition lesson to explain why good nutrition is essential for energy and concentration.
She introduces the National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP), describing how it provides
nutritious meals to support learning. Mrs Langa also discusses the children's right to health,
including the right to adequate nutrition and health care. She shows her learners a model of
a healthy lunchbox and explains that each child can make better food choices with the right
knowledge and support.
Question 1:
Q1. What is the main goal of teaching nutrition in the Foundation Phase?
To encourage learners to eat as much as they want.
To help learners make informed and healthy food choices.
To limit learners’ food choices to only vegetables. To prepare learners to be nutritionists.
Q2. Which of the following is a key benefit of the National School Nutrition
Programme (NSNP)?
a) It reduces the school dropout rate.
b) It provides nutritious meals that support concentration and learning.
c) It offers learners a free gym membership.
d) It limits learners' choices to certain foods.
Q3. What right related to health is outlined in the South African Bill of Rights for
children?
a) The right to basic nutrition and health care
b) The right to have free toys
c) The right to watch TV at school
d) The right to unlimited snacks
Q4. Why is it important for learners to have a balanced meal?
a) It allows them to avoid eating lunch at school.
b) It helps them have enough energy to participate in school activities.
c) It makes them sleep more during school hours.
d) It discourages them from eating vegetables.
ASSIGNMENT 2
DUE DATE: 23 APRIL 2025
, Read the scenario carefully, then answer questions 1 to 6 based on the information
provided.
Mrs Langa, a Foundation Phase teacher, has noticed that some of her learners come to
school with snacks high in sugar and salt. To encourage healthier choices, she plans a
nutrition lesson to explain why good nutrition is essential for energy and concentration.
She introduces the National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP), describing how it provides
nutritious meals to support learning. Mrs Langa also discusses the children's right to health,
including the right to adequate nutrition and health care. She shows her learners a model of
a healthy lunchbox and explains that each child can make better food choices with the right
knowledge and support.
Question 1:
Q1. What is the main goal of teaching nutrition in the Foundation Phase?
To encourage learners to eat as much as they want.
To help learners make informed and healthy food choices.
To limit learners’ food choices to only vegetables. To prepare learners to be nutritionists.
Q2. Which of the following is a key benefit of the National School Nutrition
Programme (NSNP)?
a) It reduces the school dropout rate.
b) It provides nutritious meals that support concentration and learning.
c) It offers learners a free gym membership.
d) It limits learners' choices to certain foods.
Q3. What right related to health is outlined in the South African Bill of Rights for
children?
a) The right to basic nutrition and health care
b) The right to have free toys
c) The right to watch TV at school
d) The right to unlimited snacks
Q4. Why is it important for learners to have a balanced meal?
a) It allows them to avoid eating lunch at school.
b) It helps them have enough energy to participate in school activities.
c) It makes them sleep more during school hours.
d) It discourages them from eating vegetables.
