Question 4
The diagram below illustrates sources of nutrition for infants. Studythem and answer questions4(a) to 4(d).
(a)Name the sources of nutrition in the diagrams labeled A and B. [2 marks]
(b)State twohygiene measures expected of a mother before the activity in A. [2 marks]
(c)State four benefits of the source of nutrition in diagram A to infants. [4 marks]
(d) Mentiontwoeconomic advantages of A over B. [2 marks]
Observation
Majority of candidates attempted this question and they did well in it. They were able to name the sources of nutrition, state hygiene measures expected of a mother before breastfeeding, state the benefits of breastfeeding and mention its economic advantages as required in Questions 4(a) to 4(d).
The expected answers are:
(a)Name of sources of nutrition in illustrated diagrams
A –Breastfeeding/Breast milk
B– Infant/Baby food/formula/ milk
(b) Hygiene measures expected of mothers in breastfeeding/activity in A
- Bath regularly
- Always use clean brassiere/bra/undies
- Use of breast pad when experiencing leakage in the breasts
- Ensure regular hand hygiene/personal hygiene
(c) Benefits of breastfeeding/source of nutrition in A to infants
- Improves mother and child bond/improves emotional/psychological attachment between mother and child
- Contains antibodies that improves natural immunity/helps infants fight sicknesses and diseases
- Easy to come by/accessible
- Contains all food nutrients/provides ideal nutrition for infants
- Free from germs/infections/contamination
- Improves infant’s IQ/Brain development
(d) Economic advantages of breastfeeding/source of nutrition in A over infant food/Baby
food/B
- It is relatively cheaper/not expensive
- Convenient/saves time/energy
- Readily available/does not need preparation
- Natural
- Helps in family planning