(a)

(i)

(ii) Meal planning guidelines:

1. Consider what Colm likes or dislikes.
2. Consider the time of the year and seasonal availability of foods.
3. For a balanced menu, aim to include three to four shelves from the food pyramid.

(b)

(i) Apple and Raisin Bar.

(ii) Reasons for choice:

1. The Apple and Raisin Bar has less fat (4.6 g) than the Honey and Oat Bar, which has 7.8 g. Too much fat may lead to obesity.
2. The Apple and Raisin Bar has 0.5 g saturated fat, while the Honey and Oat Bar has 0.9 g. Too much saturated fat may lead to coronary heart disease.
3. The Apple and Raisin Bar has 31 g of carbohydrates, while the Honey and Oat Bar has 12 g. Carbohydrates are needed for energy. As Colm is physically active, he requires a good source of energy.

(c) This symbol means that the item is suitable for vegans.

(d) Benefits of including water in the diet:

1. Water quenches thirst and helps to keep the body hydrated.
2. Water helps to remove waste from the body, e.g., in urine.

(e)

(i) Guidelines before washing sports kit:

1. Empty pockets.
2. Sort the clothes according to dark and light colours.

(ii) Ways to be environmentally friendly when washing clothes:

1. Wash at low temperatures, e.g., 30 degrees.
2. Dry clothes on a clothesline rather than in a tumble dryer.