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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 questions one and any other two questions
QUESTION ONE - (30 MARKS)
a) Preconception care is key in optimizing a woman’s health;
i. Define preconception care. (2 Marks)
ii. Explain the components of preconception care. (6 Marks)
b) State two roles of each of the following supplements to the mother during pregnancy:
i. Calcium (2 Marks)
ii. Folate (2 Marks)
iii. Ferrous sulphate (2 Marks)
c) State four causes of anaemia in pregnancy. (4 Marks)
d) (i) Define focused antenatal care (2 Marks)
(ii) State five objectives of focused antenatal care (5 Marks)
e) Explain the effects of Malaria to the unborn baby and the pregnant woman.
(5 Marks)
QUESTION TWO – (20 MARKS)
Describe the prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV. (20 Marks)
QUESTION THREE – (20 MARKS)
Discuss the principles of targeted post paturm care. (20 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR – (20 MARKS)
Describe the direct methods of assessing maternal nutrition. (20 Marks)

Iph2300:Human Nutrition Question Paper

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