KCSE HOME SCIENCE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS - Atika School

Causes of malnutrition other than poverty.

2/1/2018

Ignorance: - lack of information on healthy foods leads to consumption of less nutritious foods e.g. sodas and juices thus malnutrition sets in.
Natural calamities: - these are floods, drought and war which affect food production and distribution hence food availability.
Corruption: - corrupt individuals grab and hoard resources like food and land thus unequal distribution of resources affecting food production.
Political instability: - wars and clashes displace people thus no food.
Food taboos: - superstitions, taboos and religious beliefs may lead to the prohibition of eating certain foods e.g. women not eating chicken.
Lifestyle: - modern changes may lead to increased intake of certain nutrients hence leading to diseases like obesity, gout, diabetes and hypertension.
Body’s inability to utilize certain nutrients: - refer to a condition whereby specific nutrients are not absorbed into the body.
Pandemic like HIV and AIDS affect the productive age group leading to low food production.
Parental commitments due to pressure from modern life and hence not caring about children.

Importance of vitamin c to a teenage girl.

2/1/2018

Clotting of blood.
Necessary for the absorption of iron.
Protection against infection.
Necessary for the maintenance of blood capillaries.
Prevention of scurvy.
Maintenance of clear healthy skin.
Maintenance of the mucus membrane.
Aids in quick healing of wounds.
Assists in growth.

Points to consider when planning meals for a vegetarian.

2/1/2018

Meals should be well balanced i.e. should contain all food nutrients in the correct amounts.
Meals should be well flavoured using vegetables.
Meals should be varied to avoid monotony.
Fats and oils of plant origin should be used.
A good amount of vegetables should be included to cater for required amounts of nutrients needed.

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