Iph2300:Human Nutrition Question Paper
Iph2300:Human Nutrition
Course:Bachelor Of Science In Public Health
Institution: Meru University Of Science And Technology question papers
Exam Year:2010
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer question one and any other two questions
QUESTION ONE – 30 MARKS
a. Briefly discuss the following metabolic pathways of carbohydrate metabolism:
i. Glycogenolysis (3 Marks)
ii. Lipogenesis (2 Marks)
iii. Gluconeogenesis (3 Marks)
b. Differentiate between essential amino acids and non essential amino acids and give an example
of each. (5 Marks)
c. Name and briefly describe two conditions that are caused by calcium deficiency. (4 Marks)
d. State and briefly explain three factors that affect basal metabolic rate. (10 Marks)
e. Suggest three reasons why alcoholics are prone to thiamine-vitamin B1 deficiency. (3 Marks)
QUESTION TWO – 20 MARKS
a. Distinguish between saturated fatty acids and unsaturated fatty acids. (5 Marks)
b. Discuss the following lipoproteins involved in the transportation of lipids in the human body.
i. Very low density lipoproteins (3 Marks)
ii. High density lipoproteins (2 Marks)
iii. Chylomicrons (2 Marks)
c. Omega three and omega six are considered to be essential fatty acids in humans. Explain.
(3 Marks)
d. Give five functions of lipids in the body. (5 Marks)
QUESTION THREE – 20 MARKS
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Iodine is one of the micro nutrients of public health concern:
i. Give five reasons for this (5 Marks)
ii. State five community indicators of iodine deficiency. (5 Marks)
iii. Explain five possible intervention strategies for its mitigation. (10 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR – 20 MARKS
a. Briefly discuss four main methods used in nutritional status assessment. (12 Marks)
b. Explain the following indices of anthropmetric measurements.
i. Weight-for-age (3 Marks)
ii. Weight for-height (3 Marks)
iii. Body mass index (BMI) (2 Marks)
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