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Pnd 101: Introduction To Nutrition And Dietetics Question Paper
Pnd 101: Introduction To Nutrition And Dietetics
Course:Bachelor Of Science In Nutrition And Dietetics
Institution: Maseno University question papers
Exam Year:2012
MASENO UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2012/2013
FIRST YEAR FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS FOR
THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
NUTRITION AND DIETETICS WITH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(MAIN CAMPUS)
PND 101: INTRODUCTION TO NUTRITION AND DIETETICS
Date: 3" December, 2012 Time: 8.30- 10.30 a.m.
INSTRUCTIONS:
• This paper is made up of three (3) sections, A, B, and C
Section A has 20 marks and is composed of True/False questions and
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Section B has 20 marks and is composed of Short Answer Questions (SAQs)
• Section C has 30 marks and is composed of Long Answer Questions (LAQs)
Answer ALL questions in sections A and B in the spaces provided in the
question paper
• Answer any TWO (2) questions in section C in the answer booklet
provided.
MASENO UNIVERSITY ISO 9001:2008 CERTIFIED
SECTION A (20 MARKS)
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
Indicate with a tick or an x, whether the following statements are true/false (10 Marks)
MCQ I. Community dietitians counsel individuals and groups on nutritional practices designed
to prevent disease and promote health.
MCQ 2. Dietitians and nutritionists need at least a bachelors degree.
MCQ 3. Dietitians and nutritionists can work in special food seMces, In industries and
contract to facilities such as colleges and universities, airlines, correctional facilities, and
company cafeterias.
MCQ 4. The Greek physician, the "Father of Medicine" was known as James Lind.
MCQ 5. Dietitians and nutritionists first worked in hospitals in the late 19th century as the
role of good nutrition in health began to be accepted.
MCQ 6. A patient refers to the individual receiving treatment from the clinical dietitian.
MCQ 7. The dietetics practitioner provides professional Services With Objectivity and with
respect for the unique needs and values of individuals.
MCQ 8. One of the tasks of a nutritionist/dietitian is acting as a resource for the health and
medical care services.
MCQ 9. When research is carried out in connection with care, the patient's well-being and
rights must not at all times precede research demands.
MCQ IO. Phoebe Asiyo started to teach Cookery, Housewifery and Needlework in f 945.
Choose the correct answer(s) that apply to each of the following questions (10 marks)
MCQ I 1. What is the role of Kenya Nutritionists and Dietetics Institute?
A. TO address overall health, nutrition/dietetic and other relevant Sector needs
B. To provide quality assurance for the standards of training offered to Nutritionists and
Dietitians, as well as to standardized training at Certificate, Diploma and Degree
C. To provide quality assurance for the standards of training offered to Nutritionists and
Dietitians, as well as to standardized training at Certificate, Diploma, Degree and
postgraduate
D. To provide quality assurance for the standards of training offered to Nutritionists and
Dietitians, as well as to standardized training at Degree level
E. To standardize all health, nutrition/dietetic activities in the country
MCQ I 2. Medical nutrition therapy comprises of:
A.Nutritional diagnostics, therapy and advice for the purpose of treating illness
cam, therapy and ao.'icc for the purpose cf treaters illness
B.Nutritional care and treatment
Nutritional care, diagnosis and therapy
C.Nutrition guidelines that help in the care of patients
MCQ I 3. Which of the following is not the role of a management dietitian?
A. To oversee large-scale meal planning and preparation in health care facilities
B. To hire, train, and direct other dietitians and food service workers
C. To budget for and purchase food, equipment, and supplies
D. To prepare records and reports
E. None of the
MCQ 14. A Bachelor Of Science student in nutrition and Dietetics may advarxe in any Of the
following areas except:
A. Clinical Nutrition
B. Public Health Nutrition
C. Nutritional Epidemiology
D. Food Service Management
E.Community Nutrition
MCQ I 5. Many vitamins were discovered in:
A. The 15th century
B.18th century
C.The 19th Century
D. The 20th century
E.None Of the above
MCQ 16. In Kenya, nutrition programs started from:
A. The early hostess classes that were conducted by the wives of Colonial Administrators
B. The early hostess classes that were conducted by the wives of politicians
C. The early hostess classes that were conducted by the wives of District Officers
D. A and C
E. None Of the above
MCQ 17. Which of the following deficiency disease did the British sailors suffer from
A.Scurvy
B. Rickets
C. Beri beri
D. Pellagra
E. Kwashiorkor
MCQ 18. A Code of Ethics may reflect one of the following:
A.The rules and guidelines for the dietetics profession
B.The values guiding the dietetics profession
C.The values and the dietetics profession
D.None of the above
MCQ 19. A dietitian directly involved in health promotion and policy formulation is known as:
A.Clinical dietitian
B.Public health dietitian
C.Management dietitian
D. Consultant dietitian
E.All Of the above
MCQ 20. The dietetics practitioner can withdraw from professional practice under the
following circumstances except:
A. The dietetics practitioner has been judged by a court to be mentally incompetent
B. The dietetics practitioner has engaged in any substance abuse that could affect
his/her practice
C. The dietetics practitioner has an emotional or mental disability that affects his/her
practice in a manner that could harm the client or others
D. The dietetics practitioner has an social issues that affects his/her practice in a manner
that could harm the client or others
E. The dietetics practitioner has been convicted of a crime that could affect his/her
SECTION B
SAQ 21. State FOUR (4) areas of nutrition and dietetics that is covered in training
institutions.
SAQ 22. Define the following terms.
(a) Nutrition(4 Marks)
(b) professionalism (4 Marks)
SAQ 23. List FOUR (4) institutions where a nutritionist or dietitian can work. (2 marks)
SAQ 24. State the difference between a consultant nutritionist and a consultant dietitian. (2 Marks)
SAQ 25. State FOUR (4) disciplines related to Nutrition and Dietetics(4 Marks)
SAQ 26. Mention the FOUR (4) levels of health institutions in Kenya. (4 Marks)
SECTION C (30 MARKS)
Each question in this section carries FIFTEEN (15) MARKS. Answer any TWO (2) questions
in the answer booklet provided.
LAQ 27. (a) Explain FIVE (5) tasks of a nutritionist/dietitian. (5 marks)
(b) Discuss FIVE (5) obligations of a nutritionist/dietitian towards the patients. (10 marks)
LAQ 28. Discuss any FIFTEEN (15) principles of code of ethics for the profession of dietetics.
(15 marks)
LAQ 29 Discuss the history of nutrition and dietetics in Kenya. (1 5 marks)
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