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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:2012

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer question one and any other two questions
QUESTION ONE – (30 MARKS)
(a) Differentiate hind milk from fore milk. (4 Marks)
(b) Discuss three factors that may decrease the risk of HIV transmission to the infant through
breastfeeding. (6 Marks)
(c) Explain the conceptual basis of vulnerability of children. (8 Marks)
(d) State four major nutritional concerns for children aged 0 – 3 years. (4 Marks)
(e) Baby Maxwell is 14 weeks old. He has been brought to the health facility for his routine
checkup;
(i) Tabulate the immunizations that baby Maxwell should have received from birth to
14 weeks. (4 Marks)
(ii) Differentiate live attenuatted vaccines from inactivated vaccines. (4 Marks)
QUESTION TWO – (20 MARKS)
Exclusive breastfeeding is very crucial in child health nutrition, growth and development:
(a) Describe any five key steps for successful breastfeeding as stipulated under the baby
friendly hospital initiative. (10 Marks)
(b) Discuss any five breast problems that can hinder exclusive breastfeeding. (10 Marks)
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QUESTION THREE – (20 MARKS)
Mark is two years old and has signs and symptoms of malnutrition
(a) Differentiate Marasmus from Kwashiokor. (10 Marks)
(b) Explain how you would manage Mark to avoid complications of malnutrition.
(10 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR – (20 MARKS)
Complementary feeding is key to prevention of child morbidities and mortalities;
(a) Explain the concept of complementary feeding. (2 Marks)
(b) Describe the rationale for complementary feeding. (6 Marks)
(c) Discuss risks for starting complementary feeding before six months and for starting at 9
months. (12 Marks)

Iph2300:Human Nutrition Question Paper

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