Name the soft, white, waxy, fatty substance that occurs naturally in the blood - NSC Consumer Studies - Question 3 - 2020 - Paper 1
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Name the soft, white, waxy, fatty substance that occurs naturally in the blood.
**Answer:** Cholesterol.
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Step 1
Name the soft, white, waxy, fatty substance that occurs naturally in the blood.
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Cholesterol.
Step 2
Identify the food-related health condition above.
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Osteoporosis.
Step 3
Define the food-related health condition above.
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Osteoporosis means porous bones. The bones are thinner and less dense, brittle, fragile, weak, and break easily. It occurs when calcium and minerals are lost/withdrawn from the bones more quickly than they are replaced.
Step 4
State FOUR factors that could contribute to the food-related health condition identified in QUESTION 3.2.1.
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Low estrogen levels in females, especially after menopause.
Lack of calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D in the diet.
Body shape (small body mass) predisposes a person to lose bone mass with larger body frames.
A family history of osteoporosis.
Step 5
Eating habits
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Anorexia Nervosa: Restricts food intake/eat very little; starve themselves excessively to the point of dangerous and excessive weight loss.
Bulimia Nervosa: Consumes large amounts of food in a short period of time and gets rid of the food by vomiting/purging/laxatives/drugs.
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Kilojoule intake
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Anorexia Nervosa: Consumes very little kilojoules/restricted kilojoule intake does less than the body needs.
Bulimia Nervosa: Excessive kilojoule intake; more than half of the food. Most of the food will leave the digestive system before all the kilojoules are absorbed.
Step 7
Explain the nutritional benefits of the meal for a person suffering from HIV/AIDS.
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Chicken is rich in protein which strengthens the immune system. Proteins build muscle tissue. Carrots are rich in vitamin C which helps with the recovery from infections. A person suffering from HIV/AIDS is prone to infections. The nutrients in chicken and carrots help in speeding up healing and preventing new infections.
Step 8
Discuss how genetically modified foods can assist with food security.
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Crops are resistant to diseases/drought/pests which makes it possible for crops to be grown in areas with unfavorable activity/dry areas.
The crop yield is greater, and more people can be fed.
Food has lower storage costs compared to a lower price.
Foods have been genetically modified to have a longer shelf life/food that is well maintained/enhanced. Thus, the food will be maintained for a longer period.
Step 9
Explain why the word allergens appears on the label.
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To warn/inform someone who is allergic to fish that the product contains fish that cannot be consumed/avoid this product as it can cause an allergic reaction.
Step 10
Explain the meaning of the term sustainable on the label.
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The sustainability fishing/dangered species logo means leaving enough fish in the ocean, respecting habitats, and ensuring that people who depend on fishing can maintain their livelihoods.
Step 11
Evaluate the validity of this statement.
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Total fat is low; tuna is canned in brine with no added fat. It helps keep the energy kilojoule levels down/reduce the risk of high blood cholesterol.