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Iph2204:Food Preservation Question Paper

Iph2204:Food Preservation

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Public Health

Institution: Meru University Of Science And Technology question papers

Exam Year:2014

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer Section A and any other two questions in Section B
SECTION A
QUESTION ONE (30 MARKS)
a) Define the following terms: (4 Marks)
i. Calorie
ii. Metabolism
iii. Nutrition
iv. Glycogen
b) Explain two occasions where protein requirements are increased. (4 Marks)
c) Highlight the three major carbohydrates energy producing reactions are in
metabolism. (6 Marks)
d) Discuss at least two vitamins particularly important in metabolism. (4 Marks)
e) Describe three factors that affect bioavailability of nutrients. (6 Marks)
f) Explain three factors contributing to inadequacy of intake of food and nutrients.
(6 Marks)
SECTION B
QUESTION TWO (20 MARKS)
a) Discuss four main factors that determine energy requirements for adults and children.
(8 Marks)
b) Explain the two ways of classifying protein energy malnutrition (PEM) and
advantages and disadvantages of these methods. (4 Marks)
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c) Discuss in detail four direct methods used in the assessment of nutrition status.
(8 Marks)
QUESTION THREE (20 MARKS)
a) Discuss in detail two micronutrients of public health concern. (8 Marks)
b) Discuss three public health approaches to modifying intake in the prevention and
control of micronutrient deficiencies. (12 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR (20 MARKS)
a) Name four elements contained in the gastric juices and their role in digestion.
(8 Marks)
b) Metabolism involves both catabolism and anabolism. Show two reactions in the
summary of metabolism which explain these processes. (6 Marks)
c) Discuss the following terms in context of metabolism. (6 Marks)
i. Glycogenesis
ii. Glycogenolysis
iii. Gluconeogenesis

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