Answer to Question #297230 in English for June

Question

Nelson, one of the children in your class, does not look healthy. His stomach looks bloated, and his skin looks dry and scaly. Apart from often falling sick and skipping school, Nelson also seems to be tired most of the time, and his teeth are decayed. On following up on Nelson’s family background, you discover that he comes from a poor family and that his parents are unemployed.

1. Discuss how Nelson’s emotions and intellect are likely to have been affected by his current state. ( 10 marks)

Answer 1

Nelson's condition may not be due to a lack of protein, minerals, or vitamins; rather, the main cause of Nelson's condition is a diet low in protein. Infections and dryness can both cause protein deficiency. Conditions that prevent protein absorption, such as cystic fibrosis, a genetic disease that damages the lungs, and nutritional adjustments for the management of milk allergies in newborns and children, are also contributing to Nelson's condition. Nelson's current state could lead to a lack of social responsiveness, a lack of interest in the surroundings, and poor emotional development by the time they reach school age.