State one consequence of protein deficiency malnutrition.

Outline the reasons for increasing rates of clinical obesity in some countries.

lack of blood plasma proteins;

subsequent tissue fluid retention;

swelling of abdomen;

retarded physical and mental development of children;

muscle wastage;

sedentary lifestyle/occupations / lack of exercise;

diets high in processed contents / low in complex carbohydrates;

diets high in fat; availability of inexpensive food / large portion sizes;

Many candidates just mentioned marasmus or kwashiorkor, but this was just restating the stem, as these terms mean “deficiency of proteins”. Symptoms of the disease were expected.

Some candidates scored maximum marks by giving accurate information. Others only mentioned one reason for obesity, so only scored one mark.