Good nutrition practices and advertisement media

Why is following a healthy diet important?

• Supports normal growth.

• Reduces the risk of chronic diseases.

• Makes you an aware consumer.

• Increases overall health and wellbeing.

The consumer age group that is most targeted by advertisers.

(a)  

A diet that contains differing kinds of foods in certain quantities and proportions so that the requirement for calories, proteins, minerals, vitamins and alternative nutrients is adequate and a small provision is reserved for additional nutrients to endure the short length of leanness is known as:

(a)  

How can the advertisement media can help promote good nutrition practices? (Any 2 points)

Answer explanation

Healthy food choices advertised the right way can also prompt the child to opt for a more balanced diet.

Social media ads that encourage experimentation with different foods and introduce innovative ways to approach healthy foods.

Education on nutrition and mindful eating is made more accessible with the help of social media.

User-creator interaction is possible from anywhere around the world free of cost which can further aid in your learning.

Advertisements are not likely to have negative affects on a person's mental health and self-perception.

• True

• False

Mention any 3 good nutritional practices.

What are the affects of poor nutrition?

• Obesity or malnutrition

• Mental health disorders

• All of the above

• Eating disorders

What are the ways one can follow to be an aware consumer?

• Reflecting on your purchases.

• Dealing with waste mindfully.

• Educating yourself.

• Controlling food portions.

2 drawbacks of advertisement media in relation to good nutrition.