Hndu 374: Fortification Question Paper
Hndu 374: Fortification
Course:Human Nutrition And Dietetics
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2012
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 2''ND ''TRIMESTER (EVENING) 2012 EXAMINATIONS
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 two questions in section B.
SECTION A
Question One
Discuss the functions of vitamin A in the human body and list any four foods rich in vitamin A. (6 Marks)
Question Two
Define the following terminologies: (4 Marks)
Nutrient addition.
Micronutrients.
Supplementation.
Micronutrient supplementation
Question Three
Define food fortification and differentiate between the following types of food fortification: (10 Marks
Mass fortification.
Market driven fortification.
Target fortification
SECTION B
Question Four
Discuss the effect of micronutrient supplementation in expectant women. (20 Marks)
Question Five
Define micronutrient malnutrition and discuss the strategies used to control micronutrient malnutrition. (20 Marks)
Question Six
Discuss in detail the international policies on micronutrient and food fortification. (20 Marks)
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