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Hndu 374:Micronutrient Interventions And Food Fortification Question Paper

Hndu 374:Micronutrient Interventions And Food Fortification 

Course:Nutrition And Dietetics

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2013



KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF 2''ND ''TRIMESTER 2013 (PT) EXAMINATION
SCHOOL : MEDICINE & HEALTH SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : HUMAN NUTRITION AND DIETETICS
UNIT CODE : HNDU 374
UNIT TITLE : MICRONUTRIENT INTERVENTIONS AND FOOD
FORTIFICATION
TIME : 3 HOURS




Instructions:

Answer all questions in section A
Answer any two questions in section B.

SECTION A

Question One
Explain any four factors that can aggravate iron deficiency in the body and cause anaemia. (4 marks)

Question Two
Briefly discuss the consequences of iodine deficiency in the body. (6 marks)

Question Three
Briefly state five characteristics of foods suited for mandatory mass fortification. (10 marks

SECTION B

Question Four
Define micronutrient malnutrition and discuss in detail the four main strategies that can be used to overcome micronutrient deficiencies.
(20 marks)

Question Five
Discuss in detail the consequences of micronutrient deficiency in people who are HIV positive. (20 marks)

Question Six

Explain what market driven fortification is giving an example.

(4 marks)

Discuss any five key characteristics of voluntary fortification.

(10 marks)

Briefly explain any three factors to consider in the choice of a fortificant compound to be used for fortification.

(6 marks)






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