Assessment 1
Part B: Workbook Activities.
NUTR2005 Lifespan Nutrition
Activity 1: Childhood obesity (approx. 300 words)
Watch the following video by Margaret Chan, director-general of WHO on childhood obesity.
Chan, M. (2014). WHO on child obesity and nutrition. Retrieved from
Based on the video and what you have learnt thus far, create a reflective summary on childhood obesity, its statistics worldwide and in Australia, and some of the underlying causes.
Refer to current research and government statistics in your summary.
Questions;
SLO a) Examine how people’s nutritional status is impacted in different life stages. Explain the specific physiological changes that have this impact.
SLO b) Describe the nutritional requirements of people at different life stages and the differences between these requirements.
Describe the specific risk factors affecting people at each life stage and the differences between these risk factors.
SLO c) Evaluate the nutritional needs of special populations including Indigenous communities, and people with major non–communicable health conditions including: obesity; cancer; diabetes; and cardiovascular disease.
SLO d) Determine suitable dietary intervention strategies for the nutritional management of sports people. Justify your choice by referring to the evidence.
