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Heh 101 Nutrition And Health Question Paper

Heh 101 Nutrition And Health

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Environmental Health

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS FOR DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
(ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH)

HEH 101: NUTRITION AND HEALTH

DATE:
Friday 27th November 2009
TIME:
8.00am-10.00am

INSTRUCTIONS:
This paper consists of two sections. Section A and Section.
SECTION A 25 MARKS
SECTION B 45 MARKS
Answer all questions in Section A and other three in section B
QUESTION 8 IS COMPULSORY

SECTION A (X/25MARKS)

1.
State one function of each of the following nutrients
a)
Carbohydrates

b)
Proteins
c)
Vitamin
A
d)
Calcium

e)
Iron

[5marks]

2.
State two conditions that may lead to the use of protein for energy purpose and

one reason why this is considered
wasteful.
[3marks]
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3.
Explain the difference between continuous and discontinuous dietary variations.

[3marks]

4.
a)
Describe which background factors are analyzed when conducting a

nutrition assessment either in part or wholly.

[4marks]

b)
Give two limitations of nutritional assessment.

[2marks]

5.
Pregnancy is a time of increased nutrient intake and not limitation. Explain.

[5marks]

6.
Differentiate between marasmus and kwashiorkor.

[2marks]

SECTION X/45
Answer any three questions in this section. Question 8 is compulsory

8.
a)
Discuss discontinuous dietary variations and how there is variations can

cause extreme disorders in nutrient metabolism.

[10marks]

b)
Give five influences which operates within a country or community in

altering the diet.

[5marks]

9.
a)
Define
the
term
BMI.
[2marks]

b)
Explain why it is not practical to use MBI for children, adolescent and
expectants
mother
or
lactating
women. [4marks]

c)
Explain the following way of estimating body fat content and diagnosing
obesity.
a)
Under
water
weighing.
b)
Bioelectrical
impendence.
[4marks]

d)
Keishe is 4 feet 5” and weights 45kgs, calculate her BMI and make the
appropriate
recommendations. [5marks]

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10.
a)
Using the food guide pyramid, explain what is health diet and how can one

use it to plan for health meal for an adult.

[10marks]

b)
Outline five points to note when using the food guide pyramid during
menu
planning. [5marks]

11.
a)
Explain five traditional symptoms of diabetes.

[5marks]

b)
Describe the dietary management of diabetes type 2. Give reasons.

[10marks]

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