Semester 1 2025 – DUE 17 July 2025;100% TRUSTED
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Question 1 [25]
Read the background on nutrition before answering the
questions that follow.
One of these basic rights is the child's right to survive, which
encompasses the right to life and the right to health, basic
nutrition and health care. This means that each child should have
access to health care through primary health care services to
prevent disease and malnutrition.
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.
(4×2=8)
ANSWER
1. Fruits and Vegetables (Vitamins and Minerals)
, Example: Give the child oranges, carrots, spinach, or sweet
potatoes.
Why: These boost the immune system through essential
vitamins like Vitamin C and A, which help prevent
frequent colds and infections.
2. Protein-rich Foods (Growth and Repair)
Example: Include chicken, eggs, beans, lentils, or fish in
meals.
Why: Protein helps build strong muscles, supports tissue
repair, and strengthens the immune system to fight illness.
3. Dairy Products (Calcium and Vitamin D)
Example: Provide milk, yoghurt, or cheese.
Why: These support bone growth and dental health, which
are essential for a developing child and help in preventing
fatigue and weakness.
4. Whole Grains and Carbohydrates (Energy)
Example: Serve brown bread, maize meal porridge, or
oats.
Why: These supply energy for learning and playing, while
also helping maintain stable blood sugar levels to avoid
fatigue.