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Iph 2213: Child Health And Nutrition Question Paper

Iph 2213: Child Health And Nutrition

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Public Health

Institution: Jomo Kenyatta University Of Agriculture And Technology question papers

Exam Year:2012

JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY

University Examinations 2011/2012

SPECIAL/SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SICNECE IN PUBLIC HEALTH

IPH 2213: CHILD HEALTH AND NUTRITION
DATE: JULY 2012 TIME: 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS: ANSWER QUESTION ONE (COMPULSORY) AND ANY OTHER TWO QUESTIONS

QUESTION 1

a) Define the term nutrition. (2 marks)

b) Using the UNICEF conceptual framework for malnutrition discuss the causes
of malnutrition in children under the following headings:

i) Basic causes (8 marks)

ii) Underlying causes (6 marks)

iii) Immediate cause (6 marks)

c) Outline any three micronutrients deficiencies. (3 marks)

QUESTION 2

a) Mention any three nutrients required for pre-school childrens optimum
growth and why they are important. (3 marks)

b) Design a one-day menu for a pre-schooler. Explain why each food item is
important for them. (12 marks)

QUESTION 3

a) Breastfeeding is an important method of feeding infants. Describe five
benefits of breast feeding. (10 marks)

b) Identify five reasons why a mother would not breastfeed. (5 marks)

QUESTION 4

Discuss three methods that can be used to feed preterm babies. (15 marks)

QUESTION 5

a) Differentiate between passive immunization. (3 marks)

b) Determine the term vaccine. (2 marks)

c) Giving examples, identify the types of vaccine and explain their
composition. (10 marks)

Iph 2213: Child Health And Nutrition Question Paper

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