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Maternal And Child Nutrition Question Paper

Maternal And Child Nutrition

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Food, Nutrition And Dietetics

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR
OF SCIENCE IN FOOD NUTRITION AND DIETETICS
HFN 308: MATERNAL AND CHILD NUTRITION

DATE: Tuesday 15th September, 2009 TIME: 11.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.

INSTRUCTIONS
Answer ALL the questions.

QUESTION ONE
Explain why good maternal nutrition is important during critical period of fetal
development.
[2 marks]

QUESTION TWO
Discuss why supplementation of folic acid is necessary for pregnant women during ANC.
[2 marks]

QUESTION THREE
Discuss four risks associated with too early complementary feeding.
[8 marks]

QUESTION FOUR
Discuss four factors to consider when formulating a complementary diet.
[8 marks]

QUESTION FIVE
Give three reasons as to why pregnant mothers are predisposed to anemia.
[6 marks]

QUESTION SIX
Discuss five complications associated with pregnancy.
[10 marks]

QUESTION SEVEN
Discuss four reasons as to why breast milk is highly recommended as food for a
new born baby as opposed to other foods.
[8 marks]

QUESTION EIGHT
Describe why the following nutrients should be increased during pregnancy.
[8 marks]
a)Iron
b)Carbohydrates
c)Protein
d)Calcium

QUESTION NINE
Discuss four factors to consider for adopting replacement feeding as feeding option of children of HIV infected mothers.
[8 marks]

QUESTION TEN
Discuss the four main factors contributing to low cases of exclusive breast feeding
in Kenya.
[8 marks]

QUESTION ELEVEN
State the policy governing infant feeding in the context of HIV/AIDS in Kenya.
[2 marks]

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