Question 14

Question

Noxolo is investigating the dietary habits of high school students in urban Western Cape. She finds a wide range of results, with some studies suggesting poor dietary choices are prevalent, while others indicate healthy eating habits. To explore this further, Noxolo should ask:


Why is there a discrepancy in the reported dietary habits of high school students in urban Western Cape?


How do the dietary habits of students in urban Western Cape schools compare to those in rural schools?


What are the most popular foods consumed by high school students globally?


What are the government's nutritional guidelines for high school students?

Answer 1

To effectively explore the discrepancy in reported dietary habits among high school students in urban Western Cape, the most appropriate question for Noxolo to ask would be:

"Why is there a discrepancy in the reported dietary habits of high school students in urban Western Cape?"

This question directly addresses the variance in findings from different studies and prompts an investigation into underlying factors contributing to the differences, such as cultural influences, socioeconomic status, availability of food options, and survey methodologies. The other options, while informative, do not specifically target the issue of discrepancies in reported dietary habits within the same urban context.