Name the soft, white, waxy, fatty substance that occurs naturally in the blood - NSC Consumer Studies - Question 3 - 2020 - Paper 1

Osteoporosis.

Osteoporosis means porous bones. The bones are thinner and less dense, brittle, fragile, weak, and break easily. It occurs when calcium and minerals are lost/withdrawn from the bones more quickly than they are replaced.

1. Low estrogen levels in females, especially after menopause.
2. Lack of calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D in the diet.
3. Body shape (small body mass) predisposes a person to lose bone mass with larger body frames.
4. A family history of osteoporosis.

• Anorexia Nervosa: Restricts food intake/eat very little; starve themselves excessively to the point of dangerous and excessive weight loss.
• Bulimia Nervosa: Consumes large amounts of food in a short period of time and gets rid of the food by vomiting/purging/laxatives/drugs.

• Anorexia Nervosa: Consumes very little kilojoules/restricted kilojoule intake does less than the body needs.
• Bulimia Nervosa: Excessive kilojoule intake; more than half of the food. Most of the food will leave the digestive system before all the kilojoules are absorbed.

Chicken is rich in protein which strengthens the immune system. Proteins build muscle tissue. Carrots are rich in vitamin C which helps with the recovery from infections. A person suffering from HIV/AIDS is prone to infections. The nutrients in chicken and carrots help in speeding up healing and preventing new infections.

1. Crops are resistant to diseases/drought/pests which makes it possible for crops to be grown in areas with unfavorable activity/dry areas.
2. The crop yield is greater, and more people can be fed.
3. Food has lower storage costs compared to a lower price.
4. Foods have been genetically modified to have a longer shelf life/food that is well maintained/enhanced. Thus, the food will be maintained for a longer period.

To warn/inform someone who is allergic to fish that the product contains fish that cannot be consumed/avoid this product as it can cause an allergic reaction.

The sustainability fishing/dangered species logo means leaving enough fish in the ocean, respecting habitats, and ensuring that people who depend on fishing can maintain their livelihoods.

Total fat is low; tuna is canned in brine with no added fat. It helps keep the energy kilojoule levels down/reduce the risk of high blood cholesterol.