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Sbc 430: Basic Nutrition Dietetics And Nutritional Disorders  Question Paper

Sbc 430: Basic Nutrition Dietetics And Nutritional Disorders  

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Food, Nutrition And Dietetics

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2010



KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR
OF SCIENCE

SBC 430: BASIC NUTRITION DIETETICS AND NUTRITIONAL
DISORDERS

DATE: Friday, 9th April, 2010


TIME: 8.00 a.m. – 10.00 a.m.
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SECTION A: SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
Instructions – Attempt ALL questions in this Section (10 marks)
1. a) For each of the following nutrients, indicate the nutritional disorder that will result due to its deficiency
i) Vitamin C
ii) Iron
iii) Thiamine
iv) Niacin
v) Calcium (5 marks)

b) Outline the importance of carrying out a nutritional status assessment in the community (5 marks)

2. Briefly discuss the functions of Vitamin A in the body (10 marks)

3. Discuss the factors that determine an individuals nutrient needs (10 marks)



SECTION B: ESSAY QUESTIONS
Instructions
Attempt only TWO questions from this Section (20 marks)
4. Discuss the indicators commonly used to interpret anthropometric assessment in children below 5 years of age (20 marks)

5. Discuss in details any five methods of food processing (20 marks)

6. Discuss the digestion, metabolism and absorption of carbohydrates (20 marks)






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