LSK2601
ASSIGNMENT 2 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 17 JULY 2025
, Life Skills: Social and Personal Development in Foundation Phase
Question 1
1.1 Using Basic Food Groups to Improve a Child’s Health (4x2=8)
1. Proteins: Parents can include more lean meat, eggs, beans, and dairy products
like milk and cheese to help build and repair body tissues and boost the child’s
immunity.
2. Carbohydrates: Give the child whole grains like brown rice, whole-wheat bread,
and maize meal to provide energy for daily activities and proper growth.
3. Fruits and Vegetables: Introduce a variety of colorful fruits (e.g., oranges,
bananas) and vegetables (e.g., spinach, carrots) to supply essential vitamins and
minerals that fight illnesses.
4. Fats and Oils: Use healthy fats from avocados, nuts, and vegetable oils in
moderation to support brain development and cell functions.
1.2 Differences Between NSSA and NSNP in Child Health (12)
Nutrition Society of South National School Nutrition
Africa (NSSA) Programme (NSNP)
- To promote scientific - To enhance learning through nutrition
Objectives
knowledge of nutrition. by providing meals to learners.
- To advocate for nutrition - To improve school attendance and
education and public awareness. learner performance.
Key - Conducts nutrition research - Provides daily nutritious meals in
Activities and policy development. public schools.
- Offers dietary guidelines and - Educates learners about nutrition and
public education campaigns. food production.
ASSIGNMENT 2 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 17 JULY 2025
, Life Skills: Social and Personal Development in Foundation Phase
Question 1
1.1 Using Basic Food Groups to Improve a Child’s Health (4x2=8)
1. Proteins: Parents can include more lean meat, eggs, beans, and dairy products
like milk and cheese to help build and repair body tissues and boost the child’s
immunity.
2. Carbohydrates: Give the child whole grains like brown rice, whole-wheat bread,
and maize meal to provide energy for daily activities and proper growth.
3. Fruits and Vegetables: Introduce a variety of colorful fruits (e.g., oranges,
bananas) and vegetables (e.g., spinach, carrots) to supply essential vitamins and
minerals that fight illnesses.
4. Fats and Oils: Use healthy fats from avocados, nuts, and vegetable oils in
moderation to support brain development and cell functions.
1.2 Differences Between NSSA and NSNP in Child Health (12)
Nutrition Society of South National School Nutrition
Africa (NSSA) Programme (NSNP)
- To promote scientific - To enhance learning through nutrition
Objectives
knowledge of nutrition. by providing meals to learners.
- To advocate for nutrition - To improve school attendance and
education and public awareness. learner performance.
Key - Conducts nutrition research - Provides daily nutritious meals in
Activities and policy development. public schools.
- Offers dietary guidelines and - Educates learners about nutrition and
public education campaigns. food production.
