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Therapeutic Nutrition (Dhtm 050)  Question Paper

Therapeutic Nutrition (Dhtm 050)  

Course:Education

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2013



TIME : 2 HOURS


Instructions: Answer any four question in the answer booklet provided
Question One
State three reasons why diet therapy is important.
(3mks)
Explain four factors that affect dietary therapy.
(12mks)

Question Two
Explain the following modified diets
Clear fluid diet
Full fluid diet
Soft fiber restricted diet
Write a menu for lunch for an obese person who is on low calorie diet.
(6mks)

Question Three
Explain the nutritional advice to give to a person with diabetes.
(6mks)
Describe the diet modification for recommend to a month with a child who has severe diarrhea.
(9mks)

Question Four
Describe the rationale for treating acute ulcers.
(6mks)
Describe three situations that can lead to constipation.
(9mks)

Question Five
Explain the diet modification for a patient with kidney disease. (6mks)
Gaining or losing weight is a question of balancing food calories with the body needs for calories. Discuss this statement giving relevant examples.
(9mks)

Question Six
Diet therapy plays an important role in patient recovery
State five points to bear in mind when presenting patients meals. (5mks)
Explain five ways by which normal diet can be modified to suit the patient.
(10mks)






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