Hfn 405: Seminar In Foods, Nutrition And Dietetics Question Paper

Hfn 405: Seminar In Foods, Nutrition And Dietetics

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Food, Nutrition And Dietetics

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
SCIENCE
HFN 405: SEMINAR IN FOODS, NUTRITION AND DIETETICS

DATE: Tuesday 22nd December, 2009 TIME: 8.00 a.m. – 10.00 a.m.

INSTRUCTIONS
Answer ALL the questions in the answer booklets provided.

1.
a.
Explain the purposes of conducting literature search when writing an
academic
paper. [6
marks]
b.
Why is it sometimes useful to search for information from people and
institutions rather than relying on documented information only?

[4 marks]
c. Explain
the
considerations to make when selecting sources of information
to use during literature search.

[6 marks]
d.
Giving examples, describe primary and secondary sources of information.

[4 marks]
2.
a.
Describe
the
following
terms:
[8
marks]
i. Abstract
ii.
Bibliography
iii.
References
iv.
Citation
v.
Seminar
vi.
Workshop
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vii.
Poster presentation
viii.
Acronyms
b. Explain
six precautions to be taken to ensure that an academic paper is of
high
quality.
[12
marks]
3.
a.
You are invited to present a paper on “The success of Complementary
Feeding in Kenya”.
i) State
four possible objectives for this paper.
[4 marks]
ii)
Give examples of four specific sources of information where data
on the Kenyan situation could be obtained.
[4 marks]
b.
Why is it important for seminars to have well stated themes?

[4 marks]
c.
Explain
eight factors to consider when planning for a seminar.

[8 marks]
4.
You are to make an oral presentation on “The status of Diabetes Mellitus Type II
in Kenya”.
a.
Discuss
six considerations to make when preparing the presentation.

[6 marks]
b.
Describe
two visual aids you would use during the presentation.

[4 marks]
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