Table 3:

Correct responses of caregivers to a nutrition knowledge test (n = 128)

Questions and answers	Frequency	%
1. What do you advise your clients on fat intake?	128	100
To eat sparingly
2. Which food should form the basis of most meals?	122	95.3
Starch
3. Give examples of body-building foods.	101	78.9
Protein sources
4. Give examples of protective foods.	100	78.1
Vitamin & mineral sourcers
5. How often should your clients eat vegetables and fruits?	97	75.8
Daily
6. Give examples of energy foods.	96	75.0
Starch/fat sources
7. What is the importance of advising clients to eat legumes (e.g. dried beans) regularly?	69	53.8
To get protein/to build the body
8. What are the three basic food groups?	56	43.8
Energy food, body-building food and protective food
9. What nutrition advice do you give to people suffering from nausea and vomiting?	55	43.0
a. Eat small, frequent meals b. Stay away from bad cooling odour c. Eat before taking medication
10. How do you prepare oral rehydration solution?	52	40.6
1 litre boiled water + 8 level teaspoons sugar + ½ level teaspoon salt
11. What nutrition advice do you give to people suffering from weight loss?	40	31.2
a. Eat starchy and fatty foods to regain weight b. Eat small meals more often c. Avoid drinking with meals