LSK2601 Assignment 1 2025 – Due 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 toschool 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 concentrationShe 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 healthincluding the right to adequate nutrition and health care. She shows her learners a model oa healthy lunchbox and explains that each child can make better food choices with the righknowledge 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 NutritionProgramme (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.