Observation

This question was attempted by many candidates and their performance was fair. In part (a) many candidates were able to mention factors to be considered in planning a diet for an athlete. In part (b) (i) majority of the candidates could not answer this question correctly. In part (b) (ii) majority of the candidates were unable to name nutrient that is usually given to athletes during sports performance. In part (c) many candidates were able to give reasons why safety precautions are necessary in sports.
The expected answers are as follow:

 FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED IN PLANNING A DIET FOR AN ATHLETE   

-           availability of food materials/sources
-           age of the athlete
-           type of event /activity engaged in by the athlete
-           cost of the food materials
-           environment
-           time of the event
-           methods of food preparation
-           climatic condition/weather/season
-           dietary requirement/health status

 (b)       (i)        MAJOR CLASSES OF FOOD NUTRIENTS IDEAL
 FOR AN ATHLETE RUNNING 1500 METRES

-           carbohydrates
-           fats and oil
(ii)      NUTRIENT THAT IS USUALLY GIVEN TO
ATHLETES DURING SPORTS PERFORMANCE

-           glucose

(c)        REASONS WHY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ARE
NECESSARY IN SPORTS
-           to reduce/prevent injury
-           for successful participation
-           to give confidence to the participants