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Bhtm 112:Nutrition And Reif Therapy Question Paper

Bhtm 112:Nutrition And Reif Therapy 

Course:Hospitality & Tourism

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2013



KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF 3''RD ''TRIMESTER 2013 (FT) EXAMINATION
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION
UNIT CODE : BHTM 112
UNIT TITLE : NUTRITION AND DEIT THERAPY
TIME : 2 HOURS




Instructions: Answer any four questions in the answer booklet provided.

Question One

Define the following terms.

(2mks)

Food
Dietetics
Differentiate between a complete protein and an incomplete protein. (2mks)

Explain and give examples of the following.

(4mks)

Macronutrients
Micronutrients

Briefly discuss the classification of carbohydrates.

(7mks)

Question Two

List five functions of fat.

(5mks)

Discuss the process of digestion of food in man.

(10mks)

Question Three

State four symptoms of Kwashiorkor.

(2mks)

Briefly explain how Kwashiorkor differs from Marasmus.

(4mks)

Discuss the following disease conditions citing their causes symptoms management and prevention.

(7mks)

Nutritional aneamia
Osteomalacia

Question Four

Explain four factors that affect nutrition of old people.

(4mks)

Briefly explain the process of weaning a baby.

(5mks)

Explain five factors that are key to healthy feeding across all age groups.

(6mks)

Question Five
"Gaining or loosing weight is a question of balancing calorie in and calorie out" Discuss. (15mks)

Question Six

Explain the following terms used to describe diet requirement. (8mks)
Estimated average requirement (EAR)
Adequate intake (AL)
Tolerable appear intake level (UL)
Recommended dietary allowance. (RDA)

B) Discuss the food guide pyramid. (7mks)






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