1.You are required to deliver a presentation that explains the following areas:
- The structures and functions of the digestive system.
- The processes of mechanical and chemical digestion including the optimum conditions for the enzymes involved. You must discuss at least two specific named enzymes, for example, pepsin.
- The constituent food groups of a balanced diet and provide examples of their sources.
You will need to produce a set of slides using PowerPoint or similar software. You can then use these to support the delivery of your presentation. Any notes that you have used to support the delivery of your presentation must also be submitted.
Your presentation should be a maximum of 8 minutes in duration.
Relevant theory must be referenced where appropriate and a references list provided. Your presentation should also contain appropriate diagrams to support your commentary. If these are taken from published sources they must be referenced accordingly.
2.Produce a short essay analysing the dietary scenarios provided in the Assessor’s Guidance below.
Within your analysis you need to discuss the consequences of not achieving a balanced diet and provide recommendations on how the diets could be improved.
The essay should be written in paragraphs which flow; it is therefore recommended that you plan your essay before you start to write it.
You must attempt to include some conclusions and recommendations towards the end of your essay.
Relevant theory must be referenced where appropriate, and a references list and bibliography provided.
The essay should be a maximum of 800 words in length.
This word limit is the absolute maximum you are permitted. If you are over the word limit for this assignment in any way you will receive your assignment back without further comment or feedback.
3.There are a range of methods and techniques used to measure body mass including:
- Weight and height measurement
- Physical measurements (callipers, BMI measuring tapes)
- Bioelectrical impedance
- Hydrostatic weighing
- 3D body scanners
Produce a table which evaluates three of these methods/techniques in terms of their strengths, limitations and accuracy.
Your table must clearly identify the strengths, limitations and accuracy of each method/technique.
The table should contain a maximum of 400 words.
This word limit is the absolute maximum you are permitted. If you are over the word limit for this assignment in any way you will receive your assignment back without further comment or feedback.
