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Afn2204:Nutritional Assessment Question Paper

Afn2204:Nutritional Assessment

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Food Science And Nutrition

Institution: Meru University Of Science And Technology question papers

Exam Year:2013

QUESTION ONE (30 MARKS)
a) Define the following terms: (12 Marks) i. Nutrition assessment ii. Anthropometry iii. Malnutrition iv. Body mass index v. Stunting vi. Wasting b) Describe the following dietary assessment methods as used in nutritional assessment. i. 24 hour dietary recall (5 Marks) ii. Food frequency questionnaire (5 Marks) iii. Weighed and estimated food records (4 Marks) c) What nutrient deficiency do the following clinical signs and symptoms indicate? (4 Marks) i. Bitot’s spots ii. Swelling at front of neck iii. Spoon-shaped nails iv. Bowed legs or knock knees
QUESTION TWO (20 MARKS)
a) Differentiate between the following: (8 Marks) i. Primary and secondary malnutrition
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ii. Under nutrition and over nutrition b) Discuss protein-energy malnutrition (12 marks)
QUESTION THREE (20 MARKS)
a) List 5 methods for measuring body composition. (5 Marks) b) Write short notes on the following; (15Marks) i. Body mass index ii. Waist circumference iii. Waist – to – hip ratio
QUESTION FOUR (20 MARKS)
Discuss the biochemical nutrition assessment method. (20 Marks)

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