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You have been asked to write for a school newsletter that is transitioning to a healthier menu. The aim of the article is to educate the school community on the importance of healthy food choices.  \nYour piece will be judged on:  \n• how well you organise and present your understanding of the material  \n• your ability to communicate the information effectively and persuasively  \n• your ability to use all the information presented  \n• how clearly you express yourself.  \n1.  Nutritional Needs: Children and adolescents require a balanced diet to support their growth, development, and overall health. School canteens play a crucial role in providing nutritious meals and snacks that meet these nutritional needs.  \n2. Establishing Healthy Habits: The dietary choices made during childhood and adolescence often shape lifelong eating habits. By offering healthy food options in school canteens, we can help children develop positive eating behaviours that can last into adulthood.  \n3. Academic Performance: Proper nutrition is linked to improved cognitive function, concentration, and academic performance. Healthy meals and snacks fuel students' bodies and brains, enabling them to focus better in class and perform at their best.  \n4. Preventing Health Issues: A diet high in unhealthy foods, such as processed snacks and sugary drinks, is associated with an increased risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and other health issues. By promoting healthy food choices in school canteens, we can help prevent these chronic conditions and promote overall well-being.  \n5. Reducing Health Inequalities: Access to nutritious food can be a challenge for some families, leading to health inequalities. School canteens can help level the playing field by ensuring that  \nall students have access to affordable, healthy meals regardless of their socioeconomic background.  \n6. 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By prioritizing locally sourced, seasonal produce and reducing food waste, schools can contribute to environmental sustainability efforts.  \nA healthy school food service:  \n• makes it easy for students to choose healthy snacks and meals  \n• offers a variety of nutritious foods  \n• promotes foods that are consistent with  \nAustralian Dietary Guidelines  \n• can be an avenue for consistent and continual health education  \n• complements the diverse elements of the school curriculum  \nFigure 1Propor,on of different food categories available in the canteen schools.  \n• involves students, parents and the wider school community  \n• is an integral part of the entire he","cbCailoXOvCJKUKL","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCailoXOvCJKUKL","pdf",1574477,"English","# Instructions\n## Writing tasks and marking criteria\n# Part 1: Expository Writing\n## Green and environmental initiatives\n# Part 2: Argument Analysis\n## Persuasion in Sarah Kirby’s opinion piece\n# Exam conditions and relevant context\n## School canteen healthy food and curriculum links","[{\"question\":\"What are the two writing tasks in this practice examination?\",\"answer\":\"Students complete Part 1 expository writing and Part 2 argument analysis. 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