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Revision exercise 2

1. Eating food from only one group is not suffi cient for the body to obtain all
the nutrients required for its normal functioning. Justify this statement.
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2. Which nutrients are required for the following?
(a) Strengthening bones and teeth
(b) Producing energy in the body
(c) Preventing anaemia
(d) Preventing goitre
3. Compare the following two meals two children ordered from their school
canteen at lunch. Then, answer the questions that follow.

Meal 1 Meal 2
Whole meal bread roll Potato chips
Stewed meat Queen cakes
Mixed fruit juice A Carbonated drink
Vegetables

(a) Which meal contains a wider range of nutrients?

(b) Which meal is more suitable for supporting child growth?

4. A doctor from Msangano Dispensary advices Mr Moli to include dietary
fi bres in his meal. Explain the importance of including fi bres in the meal.
5. Food handlers should make sure that nutrients are retained during food
preparation. How can this be done?
6. A person can eat enough food but still get nutrition defi ciency disorders.
Justify this statement.

7. How would you advise a person who is complaining that green leafy
vegetables are not important when preparing a balanced meal?
8. Assume you are appointed to provide a morning speech on the importance
of consuming balanced meals to your colleagues. Which information will
you provide to your audience?

9. Explain the necessity of considering foods in season when preparing a
balanced meal.
10. With examples, explain the importance of considering equipment available
in the kitchen when planning for a balanced meal.

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