PAMELA GOVENDER
STUDENT NO: 62754327
UNIQUE NO: 885067
ASSIGNMENT NO.02- HEC101V
QUESTION 1
1.1 Explain what the cause of the child’s condition might be and what could be
contributing to the condition.
I think the boy might be malnourished, because malnutrition occurs when your body
isn't getting enough nutrients. It can be caused by eating an unbalanced diet or not
getting enough of a single nutrient. As the child’s parents are unemployed and they may
not have enough money, it can also be caused by not eating enough food or not properly
digesting the food they do eat.
1.2 identify the types of food with examples that the child will need in order to
grow
- Fruits and vegetables: for example, carrots, cauliflowers, apples and bananas
- Carbohydrates/ whole grains: for example, potatoes, bread and rice
-Proteins: for example, beans, eggs and fish
-Dairy products: for example, Milk, yogurt and cheese
-Fats and oils: for example, Sweets
1.3 Discuss how the child’s emotional and intellectual aspects will be affected by
his current state.
Malnutrition generally occurs in poor families that lack sanitation, has inadequate
health care, poor feeding and child care practices, etc. Under such circumstances, it is
well known that malnutrition may lead to significant impairment of physical growth and
brain development. The possibility that malnutrition may also result in a significant
impairment of the development of intellectual and social skills is guaranteed as he won’t
want to socialize or play with the other kids because he’ll most probably lack energy
and self confidence. He won’t pay attention in class because he lacks food that will give
him brain power.
, 1.4 Three major causes of obesity in children and suggest ways in which obesity
can be dealt with.
Children become overweight and obese for many different reasons. The most common
causes are genetic factors, lack of physical activity, unhealthy eating patterns, or a
combination of all 3 factors. A child's total diet and activity level play an important role
in determining a child's weight. Many children of today spend a lot of time being
inactive. For example, the average child spends approximately five hours each day
watching television. As computers and video games become increasingly popular, the
number of hours of inactivity may increase. We can decrease obesity in kids by keeping
them active, even if its small meaningless tasks, for example sending them to leave a file
at the office, passing out books, let them take part in sports or have a five minute dance
party to keep their bodies moving. Another way is making sure that they eat the right
foods. Send a list to the parents that inform them about what they need to feed their
kids in order for their nutrition to be improved, or let the school tuck-shop’s provide
kids with healthy snacks instead of junk food.
1.5 One function of minerals in the body.
It improves the metabolism and growth of the body.
QUESTION 2
2.1) Can you briefly summarize what “prevention through promotion” means?
The purpose of health education is to promote and prevent diseases. Health promotion
promotes the removal of unfortunate health habits and the adaption of health
behaviours that increase health status. Disease prevention differs from health
promotion because it focuses on specific efforts aimed at reducing the development and
harshness of chronic diseases. Health promotion and disease prevention programs
focus on keeping people healthy. The solution for prevention is education. Studies show
us that prevention programmes do work, that kids can be taught important safety skills
to stop abuse and prevent illnesses and they can become empowered to protect
themselves. It can be defined as the plans for, and the measures taken, to prevent the
arrival of a disease or other health problems before the occurrence of the unwanted
health event.
There are three distinct levels of prevention. Primary prevention, which are measures
that prevent the onset of illness or injury before the disease process begins. For
example-immunization. Secondary prevention are those preventive measures that lead
to early diagnosis and prompt treatment of a disease, illness or injury to avoid more
harsh problems developing. Examples for secondary prevention include viewing for
high blood pressure and breast self-examination. The last level of prevention is Tertiary
prevention. These preventive measures are aimed at rehabilitation following major
