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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:2012

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INSTRUCTIONS: Answer questions one and any other two questions
QUESTION ONE - (30 MARKS)
a) Explain the principles of infant feeding in the context of HIV/AIDS. (8 Marks)
b) State four outcomes of child vulnerability. (4 Marks)
c) State two roles of each of the following nutrients in child development:
i. Iodine (2 Marks)
ii. Iron (2 Marks)
iii. Folate (2 Marks)
d) Explain the key signs and symptoms that a child with Marasmus would present with.
(6 Marks)
e) State three considerations of feeding a child aged 6 -24 months during an illness.
(3 Marks)
f) State three options available for feeding a low birth weight infant. (3 Marks)
QUESTION TWO – (20 MARKS)
Discuss complementary feeding for infants under the following sub-headings:
a) Definition (2 Marks)
b) Justification (4 Marks)
c) Risks for starting complementary feeding too early. (10 Marks)
d) Strategies for keeping complementary foods safe. (4 Marks)
QUESTION THREE – (20 MARKS)
Discuss the dangers and complications of protein energy malnutrition. (20 Marks)
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QUESTION FOUR – (20 MARKS)
Describe five problems that would hinder effective breast feeding. (20 Marks)

Iph2213:Child Health And Nutrition Question Paper

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