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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:2011

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer question one and any other two questions
QUESTION ONE – (30 MARKS)
(a) Describe four components of gastric juices and the role they play in digestion.
(4 Marks)
(b) Define metabolism and describe its two major forms. (5 Marks)
(c) Discuss five regulatory functions of proteins. (5 Marks)
(d) Small intestine is the major organ of absorption. Describe how it’s able to accomplish its
function. (3 Marks)
(e) Explain any two factors that affect absorption of iron in the body. (4 Marks)
(f) Outline four physiologic functions of electrolytes and give examples of any two
electrolytes involved in carrying out these functions. (5 Marks)
(g) Highlight the four classification of lipids and provide an example of each. (4 Marks)
QUESTION TWO – (20 MARKS)
(a) Discuss protein energy malnutrition (PEM) und the following sub-topics
(i) The two major manifestations (2 Marks)
(ii) The clinical signs associated with each (4 Marks)
(iii)Causes of PEM (2 Marks)
(iv) Prevention of PEM (2 Marks)
(b) Substantiate the phenomenon referred to as double burden of malnutrition. (1 Mark)
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(c) Giving examples show the relationship between (9 Marks)
(i) Nutritional status and health status
(ii) Nutrition status and mortality
(iii)Nutrition status and low birth weight
QUESTION THREE – (20 MARKS)
You are part of a team that is working towards alleviating malnutrition in your country. The
team has decided to carry out a nutrition assessment;
(a) What is the purpose of nutrition assessment (4 Marks)
(b) Discuss four direct nutrition assessment methods that you would recommend in this
exercise giving advantages and disadvantages of each method. (16 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR – (20 MARKS)
(a) Discuss four types of lipoproteins that are involved in transportation of lipids.
(8 Marks)
(b) Discuss factors that influence availability and utilization of vitamins. (10 Marks)
(c) Briefly discuss the difference between saturated fatty acids and unsaturated fatty acids.
(2 Marks)

Iph2300:Human Nutrition Question Paper

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