SEP Basics
What does SEP stand for?
Socio-ecological Perspective
Name one individual factor that can influence nutrition.
Knowledge, attitudes, preferences, habits, motivation, income etc
Who are two groups of people that commonly influence a teenager's eating habits?
Friends and family/whānau.
What is one example of food advertising?
TV commercials, social media promotions, billboards, influencer marketing.
Which nutrient helps build and repair muscles?
Protein
False
A student chooses water instead of energy drinks because they understand the health benefits. What individual factor is influencing them?
Knowledge
What is peer pressure?
Influence from friends or peers that affects decisions and behaviour.
Name one place in a community that influences food choices.
School canteen, supermarket, dairy, restaurant, sports club, etc.
Name one benefit of drinking water.
Hydration, concentration, temperature regulation, etc.
Name two levels of influence considered in the SEP.
Individual, interpersonal, organisational, community, societal (any two).
What nutrient provides the body's main source of energy?
Carbohydrates
Give an example of a positive influence friends can have on nutrition.
Encouraging healthy lunches, choosing healthy food together, etc.
How can social media influence nutrition choices?
Through advertising, trends, influencers, and food promotions.
What are the five food groups in the New Zealand Eating and Activity Guidelines?
Vegetables and fruit; grain foods; milk and milk products; lean meats/alternatives; healthy fats and oils.
Why is SEP useful when examining nutrition issues?
It helps us understand that many factors influence food choices, not just personal decisions.
Why might skipping breakfast affect learning at school?
Reduced energy, concentration, and focus.
A student buys fast food every day because their friend group does. Which SEP level is influencing them?
Interpersonal/Relationships.
What is one thing schools can do to encourage healthier eating?
Provide healthy food options, nutrition education, healthy canteen policies, etc.
Why are vegetables and fruit important in a healthy diet?
They provide vitamins, minerals, fibre, and support overall health.
A student eats unhealthy lunches because healthy options are unavailable at school. Which SEP level is this mainly linked to?
Societal: School Environment
Explain how personal beliefs and attitudes can influence nutrition choices.
Beliefs and attitudes affect food preferences, eating habits, and motivation to make healthy choices.
Explain one way family traditions can influence nutrition.
Family meals, cultural foods, eating habits, cooking practices, etc.
Why might people living in different communities have different nutrition outcomes?
Differences in food access, income, transport, education, culture, and availability of healthy foods.
A teenager regularly drinks energy drinks, skips meals, and eats little fruit or vegetables. Identify two potential health consequences.
Poor concentration, fatigue, nutrient deficiencies, poor physical performance, increased health risks, etc.