Ich 2208: Food Science And Technology Question Paper
Ich 2208: Food Science And Technology
Course:Bachelor Of Science In Community Health
Institution: Jomo Kenyatta University Of Agriculture And Technology question papers
Exam Year:2012
JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
OF
AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY
University Examinations 2012/2013
END OF SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE IN BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMMUNITY HEALTH
ICH 2208: FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
DATE: AUGUST 2012 TIME: 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS: ANSWER QUESTION ONE AND ANY OTHER TWO
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QUESTION ONE
Describe the following concepts as pertained in food science and technology.
i. Phytochemicals (2 mks)
ii. Food technology (2 mks)
iii. Food science (2 mks)
iv. Food hygiene (2 mks)
(b) Describe the functions and sources of the following vitamin
i. Vitamin E (3 mks)
ii. Vitamin A (3 mks)
iii. Vitamin B1 (3 mks)
(c) Describe the common sources of the infectious agents of the following illnesses
i. Botulism (1 mk)
ii. Typhoid fever (1 mk)
iii. Traveler’s diarrhoea (1 mk)
(d) Describe how food borne diseases can be prevented. (3 mks)
(e) Describe the most common unit operations in food processing and preservation. (4 mks)
(f) Describe the symptoms of food borne illnesses. (3 mks)
QUESTION TWO
Discuss the method which destroy or inactivate microorganisms and enzymes in the process of food preservation. (20 mks)
QUESTION THREE
Discuss the functions of protein as food nutrient to the body. (20 mks)
QUESTION FOUR
Discuss the criminal offences rendering food injurious to health as outlined in 1999 Act. (20 mks)
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