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Ich 2208: Food Science And Technology Question Paper

Ich 2208: Food Science And Technology

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Community Health

Institution: Jomo Kenyatta University Of Agriculture And Technology question papers

Exam Year:2012

JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
OF
AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY

University Examinations 2012/2013

END OF SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE IN BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMMUNITY HEALTH

ICH 2208: FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

DATE: AUGUST 2012 TIME: 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS: ANSWER QUESTION ONE AND ANY OTHER TWO
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QUESTION ONE
Describe the following concepts as pertained in food science and technology.

i. Phytochemicals (2 mks)
ii. Food technology (2 mks)
iii. Food science (2 mks)
iv. Food hygiene (2 mks)

(b) Describe the functions and sources of the following vitamin
i. Vitamin E (3 mks)
ii. Vitamin A (3 mks)
iii. Vitamin B1 (3 mks)

(c) Describe the common sources of the infectious agents of the following illnesses
i. Botulism (1 mk)
ii. Typhoid fever (1 mk)
iii. Traveler’s diarrhoea (1 mk)

(d) Describe how food borne diseases can be prevented. (3 mks)

(e) Describe the most common unit operations in food processing and preservation. (4 mks)

(f) Describe the symptoms of food borne illnesses. (3 mks)

QUESTION TWO

Discuss the method which destroy or inactivate microorganisms and enzymes in the process of food preservation. (20 mks)

QUESTION THREE

Discuss the functions of protein as food nutrient to the body. (20 mks)

QUESTION FOUR

Discuss the criminal offences rendering food injurious to health as outlined in 1999 Act. (20 mks)

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