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Food Nutrition And Dietetics(Dhtm 016) Question Paper

Food Nutrition And Dietetics(Dhtm 016)

Course:Education

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2013

TIME : 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS
Answer any FOUR questions
Question One
Explain the following terms
(4 Marks)
Nutrients
Under nutrition
Dietetics
Recommended dietary allowances
Describe three characteristics of a diet that promotes good health. (3 Marks)
Write down five nutrients that the body needs and explain their functions.
(5 Marks)

Explain three characteristic symptoms of pellagra.
(3 Marks)

Question Two
Explain how vegetables should be prepared and cooked to retain their nutrient content.
(5 Marks)
Describe digestion of carbohydrates from the mouth to the ileum indicating the enzymes involved in each case.
(10 Marks)

Question Three
Identify the nutrients of particular importance during pregnancy and explain the reasons for increase of each of the nutrients.
(10 Marks)

Describe weaning. Explain why it is important to wean babies after four months.
(5 Marks)

Question Four
Explain why the elderly are among the vulnerable groups to poor health.
(5 Marks)

Explain the effect of over nutrition and suggest how it can be avoided in reference to children.
(10 Marks)
Question Five
State the nutrient deficiencies that lead to the following:
(3 Marks)
Pellagra
Beriberi
Rickets
Differentiate between anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.
(2 Marks)

Describe two common deficiency diseases found in children under five years. State their symptoms and the prevention of each.
(10 Marks)

Question Six
Explain five factors that should be considered when planning meals for the family.
(10 Marks)

Describe food guide pyramid. Which foods are at the apex and why.
(5 Marks)

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