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Iph 2301 : Maternal Health And Nutrition Question Paper

Iph 2301 : Maternal Health And Nutrition

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Public 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

FIRSTYEAR FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PUBLIC HEALTH

IPH 2301 : MATERNAL HEALTH AND NUTRITION

DATE: AUGUST 2012 TIME: 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS: ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN SECTION A AND
ONLY ONE QUESTION IN SECTION B.
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SECTION A: (EACH QUESTION CARRIES 6 MARKS]

Q1. List health problems associated with zinc deficiency in pregnancy.

Q2. Outline factors that predispose adolescent mothers at increased risk of illness and malnutrition.

Q3. List adverse pregnancy outcomes associated with folate deficiency.

Q4. Outline the main changes to the gastrointestinal system of pregnant women.

Q5. Explain how the body of a pregnant woman adjusts to increased energy demands.

Q6. Briefly discuss the determinants of energy cost of pregnancy.

Q7. List the antigens given under the Kenya expanded programme on immunization, stating the type of vaccine and the schedule for each antigen.

Q8. Briefly describe the hormonal control of human lactation.
SECTION B: (EACH QUESTION CARRIES 22 MARKS]

Q9. Discuss the changes in metabolism that occur in pregnant women.

Q10. Discuss vulnerability to illnesses and nutritional deficiency in pregnancy.

Q11. Discuss energy requirements during pregnancy and lactation.

Iph 2301 : Maternal Health And Nutrition Question Paper

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