Eced 420: Child Nutrition Question Paper
Eced 420: Child Nutrition
Course:Education
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2013
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 1''ST ''TRIMESTER 2013 (SCHOOL BASED) EXAMINATIONS
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION
UNIT CODE : ECED 420
UNIT TITLE : CHILD NUTRITION
TIME : 2 HOURS
Instructions:
Answer any three questions
Question One
Explain why it is important for the ECED teacher to have good knowledge of nutrition.
(10mks)
Discuss three sources of proteins available in your area and explain how to prepare them for young children.
(10mks)
Question Two
Describe two conditions that are a result of vitamin D deficiency and how they can be prevented.
(10mks)
Name ten items to include in a child’s diet to ensure a good supply of vitamin A.
(10mks)
Question Three
Describe five minerals the body requires for good health under the following headings.
Source of mineral
Result of deficiency
Write short notes on the following deficiencies
Kwashiorkor
Rickets.
Question Four
Describe three types of breastfeeding and show with that the one most beneficial to the child.
(10mks)
Discuss five locally grown foods that are good for weaning a child. (10mks)
Question Five
Describe five ways of enriching staple food for children.
(10mks)
Prepare a week’s menu for your ECED to include mid-moving snack, lunch and afternoon snack. Include locally available foods to ensure balance for the day.
(10mks)
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