Iph2211:Food Inspection Question Paper
Iph2211:Food Inspection
Course:Bachelor Of Science In Public Health
Institution: Meru University Of Science And Technology question papers
Exam Year:2012
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer questions one and any other two questions
QUESTION ONE - (30 MARKS)
a) Anaphy lactoid reactions (Scombro toxicosis) are individualized adverse reactions
associated with intake of some foods. Describe its manifestation. (5 Marks)
b) Outline toxicity of cadmium and how it enters the food chain. (5 Marks)
c) Define a non-nutritive sweetener. Name two such sweeteners used in foods and briefly
discuss safety concerns on their use. (10 Marks)
d) Discuss contamination of food with aflatoxins. (10 Marks)
QUESTION TWO – (20 MARKS)
Discuss staphylococcal food poisoning. (20 Marks)
QUESTION THREE – (20 MARKS)
Discuss food hyper sensitivity (allergic) reactions. (20 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR – (20 MARKS)
Discuss undersirable physical and chemical changes that cause food spoilage. (20 Marks)
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