Sample A

• Name of diet: Low fat diet 

  Reason: Vegetables do not contain fat and stir-frying is a cooking method that only uses a very small amount of fat making it a suitable option for a low fat diet.
• Ways to ensure a safe home environment is provided for the family: 

  1. Fit stair gates on the stairs to prevent children falling down the stairs.
  2. Close all doors at night to prevent fires spreading. 
  3. Store cleaning agents in a locked press and out of reach of children to prevent poisoning.
• Guidelines to follow when storing fresh fruit and vegetables.

  • if they’re in packaging remove the packaging as it may create warmth , microorganisms flourish in warmth,(leading to bacteria growth).
  • Wash fruit and vegetables just before storing them as excess moisture can promote mold growth
• Standing time is when an item removed from the microwave is left aside for a few minutes and some cooking is still happening in the centre of the food/to complete cooking process.

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• Microwave

  Advantage:

  It is a simple method of heating or cooking food that requires no skill. 

  Disadvantage:

  Not all items are suitable for microwave cookery, e.g., any thick piece of meat cannot be cooked in a microwave
• Steps a consumer should take if they are not satisfied with a good or service they have purchased:

  1. Bring the item back to the store where it was bought with the receipt.
  2. Explain the problem calmly to the manager.
  3. State clearly what action you would like them to take.
• A living wage is the amount of income necessary for a worker to meet their basic needs; food healthcare housing etc
• (ii) Vitamin: Vitamin C

  Function: To create a strong immune system, healing of wounds and assist with the absorption of iron in the body.
• Buy fruit and vegetables in season of your taste better and they’ll be cheaper.

  • check for any discolouration before buying as this will speed up decay.
  • avoid buying vegetables and fruit pre-packed in plastic as it increases waste.
• i) Guidelines to follow to ensure good personal hygiene:

  1. Shower daily to remove sweat from the skin and prevent body odour.
  2. Brush teeth twice a day to keep them healthy.
  3. Wash hands regularly and especially after using the bathroom to prevent the spread of diseases.
• Guidelines for teenagers to follow and care for their sportswear.

  • separate light and dark colours to prevent colour bleeding this is applicable to sportswear as the jersey is often dark and the shorts are white.
  • read the current label on sportswear as it often cannot be tumble dried
• Reasons why elderly people should take part in leisure activities.

  1. It is good for their social health. Going once a week to their leisure activity means they have a chance to talk to friends and meet people so they will not be lonely or feel isolated.
  2. Some leisure activities like swimming or walking are good for physical health, which means they can be more independent in life if they are physically fit and healthy.
• Cycling - The leisure activity that may be suitable for the elderly as they engage in the movement of several muscle groups, this helps to improve strength and fitness.

  Painting allows them to express themselves and it’s therapeutic
• Meals on Wheels is a service provided for elderly people who may not be able to cook for themselves. It means elderly people can stay living in their own home as they receive their meal and also get to talk to and check in with a person every day.
• Roles elderly people have in the family unit:

  1. Elderly people are often asked for advice in the family. They have a lot of experience and can offer suggestions and solutions to problems.
  2. Elderly people can also help with child care in the family, which means parents aren’t put under as much pressure financially.
• Reasons conflict may occur between teenagers and elderly family members:

  1. Technology — technology may cause conflict if an elderly person feels that a teenager is spending too much time on their phone or on social media.
  2. Conflict may occur due to differences between generations, e.g., certain clothing choices might cause conflict if an elderly person thinks it is inappropriate.
• Clear communication can help to prevent conflict in the home. If each person stays calm and explains their point of view, often everyone understands the situation more clearly and a compromise can be reached.
• Advantages of household technology:

  1. Saves time and energy on tasks, e.g., a dish washer.
  2. Increases security in the home, e.g., an alarm system.
  3. Increases energy efficiency (limits waste) in the home, e.g., an app to turn on and off heating or lights.
• Reasons why a recipe may need to be modified:

  1. To suit the likes and dislikes of the individual, e.g., if a recipe has mushrooms in it and you don't like them you could replace them with a different vegetable instead.
  2. If a person is allergic to an ingredient, e.g., nuts, it would have to be left out of a recipe.
  3. To cater for the correct amount of people. Some recipes only serve two people but you may have a family of six. In this case, you would need to triple the recipe.
• Spinach - spinach quiche
• Advantages of following the decision-making process:

  1. You will not make an impulse or on the spot decision, which you might regret later.
  2. You can make sure you are getting the best value for money in the situation.
• Guidelines that could be followed to ensure a healthy digestive system:

  1. Eat more fibre — this creates bulk and prevents constipation Attributes to peristalsis - muscular movement and contraction
  2. Drink more water — this is needed to help waste pass through the digestive system.
  3. Brush teeth daily so The leftover food can be removed and to prevent tooth decay because if it requires the body can process nutrients as well
  4. Include probiotics in the diet, e.g., yoghurt, as it contains bacteria that are good for the intestines.
• Effects of stress

  
• Guidelines to follow that promote good mental health:

  1. Think positively about yourself and daily situations.
  2. Have people you can talk to about any problems or worries you might have.

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• Mental health is concerned with the health and well-being of the mind