Health Education Paper 2 WASSCE (PC 2ND), 2021

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