Iph2213:Child Health And Nutrition Question Paper
Iph2213:Child Health And Nutrition
Course:Bachelor Of Science In Public Health
Institution: Meru University Of Science And Technology question papers
Exam Year:2014
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer questions one and any other two questions
QUESTION ONE (30 MARKS)
a) Describe five factors that can influence growth and development. (5 Marks)
b) Describe four types of breast milk. (8 Marks)
c) State four causes of Vitamin D deficiency. (4 Marks)
d) Explain four dangers of starting complementary feeding before 6 months of age.
(8 Marks)
e) State five dangers of protein energy malnutrition. (5 Marks)
QUESTION TWO (20 MARKS)
a) Discuss baby friendly initiative that facilitates breastfeeding of infants. (8 Marks)
b) State three nutritional concerns in the following age groups. (12 Marks)
i. Foetus
ii. Neonate
iii. Infant
iv. Adolescent
QUESTION THREE (20 MARKS)
a) Discuss three differences between live attenuated vaccine and inactivated/killed vaccines
and give two examples of each classification. (8 Marks)
b) Tabulate the essential immunizations for children aged 0-1 year. (12 Marks)
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QUESTION FOUR (20 MARKS)
a) Explain five common problems in preterm babies and five ways that can improve their
care and survival. (10 Marks)
b) Explain how you would manage a child with anemia. (10 Marks)
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