Hfn 308: Maternal And Child Nutrition Question Paper
Hfn 308: Maternal And Child Nutrition
Course:Bachelor Of Food Nutrition And Dietetics
Institution: Kenyatta University question papers
Exam Year:2009
HFN 308: MATERNAL AND CHILD NUTRITION
DATE: Tuesday 15th September, 2009 TIME: 11.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer ALL the questions.
1.
Explain why good maternal nutrition is important during critical period of fetal
development.
[2
marks]
2.
Discuss why supplementation of folic acid is necessary for pregnant women
during
ANC.
[2
marks]
3.
Discuss four risks associated with too early complementary feeding.
[8 marks]
4.
Discuss four factors to consider when formulating a complementary diet.
[8 marks]
5.
Give three reasons as to why pregnant mothers are predisposed to anaemia.
[6 marks]
6.
Discuss five complications associated with pregnancy.
[10 marks]
7.
Discuss four reasons as to why breast milk is highly recommended as food for a
new born baby as opposed to other foods.
[8 marks]
8.
Describe why the following nutrients should be increased during pregnancy.
[8 marks]
a)
Iron
b)
Carbohydrates
c)
Protein
d)
Calcium
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9.
Discuss four factors to consider for adopting replacement feeding as feeding
option of children of HIV infected
mothers.
[8
marks]
10.
Discuss the four main factors contributing to low cases of exclusive breast feeding
in Kenya.
[8 marks]
11.
State the policy governing infant feeding in the context of HIV/AIDS in Kenya.
[2 marks]
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