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What are the objectives and components of the:
i) Mid-day meal programme
ii) ICDS

List any four dietary considerations that should be kept in mind while planning
meals for each of the following:
a. preschool child
b. pregnant women
c. adolescents

Briefly explain how the nutrient needs of adults are influenced by the following factors.
a. Activity level
b. Body size/composition
c. Age

a) Define the terms nutrition and nutritional status .
b) Briefly explain the role of vitamin A in maintaining normal vision

With reference to the appropriate ratios identified below, analyse and interpret the trend in Southern Cross’s profitability providing plausible reasons for any changes.

Ratio
2014 2015 2016

Return on equity 10.8 (3.1) (1.4)

Return on assets 3.0 (0.8) (0.3)
Cost of sales to sales 75.6 78.5 74.8
Research and 6.3 6.9 6.6
development expenses to sales

EBITDA to sales* 10.2 2.3 5.6
Debt to total assets ratio 72.4 75.3 76.9

*EBITDA is earnings before interest, tax and depreciation

Reliable Engineering Pty Ltd
Statement of Financial Position
as at the 30th June

2016
2015
Current Assets


Cash
$30,000
$20,000
Accounts receivable (net *)
18,000
20,000
Inventories
12,000
16,000
Total Current Assets
60,000
56,000
Non-Current Assets


Property, plant & equipment
130,000
170,000
Other assets
40,000
32,000
Total non-current assets
170,000
202,000
Total Assets
$230,000
$258,000
Current Liabilities


Accounts payable
15,000
25,000
Total current liabilities
15,000
25,000
Non-current liabilities


Loan (due 2015)
50,000
50,000
Total non-current liabilities
50,000
50,000
Total Liabilities
65,000
75,000
Equity


Share capital
165,000
183,000
Total Liabilities & Equity
$230,000
$258,000

Required: Based on your analysis, write a short (approximately 400 words) report on the financial performance and position of Reliable Engineering Pty Ltd.