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Hndu 243:Nutrition Life Cycle Question Paper

Hndu 243:Nutrition Life Cycle 

Course:Medical Laboratory

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2013



KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF 3RDTRIMESTER 2013 (EVENING) EXAMINATION
SCHOOL : MEDICINE & HEALTH SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : HUMAN NURTRITION AND DIETETICS
UNIT CODE : HNDU 243
UNIT TITLE : NUTRITION LIFE CYCLE
TIME : 3 HOURS





INSTRUCTIONS : Answer ALL Questions in Section A and ANY Other TWO in Section B

SECTION A (20marks)

Question One

Differentiate between the following:

Weaning and complementary feeding.

(2marks)

Breast milk and formulae milk.

(2marks)

Question Two

State TWO modifiable conditions of the mother that can harm the developing
foetus. (2marks)

Question Three
State and explain TWO infant feeding options during the first SIX months of life. (6marks)

Question Four
State and explain FOUR practices that a non-pregnant woman needs to establish in preparation for pregnancy. (8marks)

SECTION B

Question Five

Describe the disease fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), the outcomes and treatment.

(10marks)

State and explain FIVE nutrition related factors that affect the health of the mother and foetus (Pregnancy outcome).

(10marks)

Question Six
Describe the nutrient needs from conception to birth. (20marks)

Question Seven

State and explain the common practices that need to be adapted in the care of the elderly.

(10marks)

Plan an adequate balanced diet for an adolescent girl with diabetes type II. Using the guide pyramid as a basis.

(10marks)






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