Dhtm 056: Food Science And Technology Question Paper
Dhtm 056: Food Science And Technology
Course:Education
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2012
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 2ND TRIMESTER 2012 (EVENING) EXAMINATIONS
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION
UNIT CODE : DHTM 056
UNIT TITLE : FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer any four questions
Question One
Define the following terms as used in food science.
Food
Malnutrition
Health.
(5 marks)
Differentiate between the essential and non-essential fatty acids.
(5 marks)
Question Two
Describe any two food flavouring substances.
(5 marks)
Write short notes on retinol.
(5 marks)
Question Three
Describe the functions of fats in our bodies.
(5 marks)
Highlight the factors that make food to be considered adulterated.
(5 marks)
Question Four
Describe the structure and classification of carbohydrates. (10 marks)
Question Five
Discuss the water soluble vitamins. (10 marks)
Question Six
Describe four principles that form the basis of food preservation. (10 marks)
Question Seven
Describe the seven principles of the HACCP system (CAC Committee on food hygiene, 1997) (10 marks)
Question Eight
Giving specific examples describe the micro organisms of interest in food microbiology. (10 marks)
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