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Pnd 101: Introduction To Nutrition And Dietetics Question Paper

Pnd 101: Introduction To Nutrition And Dietetics 

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Nutrition And Dietetics

Institution: Maseno University question papers

Exam Year:2012



MASENO UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2012/2013

FIRST YEAR FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS FOR

THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN

NUTRITION AND DIETETICS WITH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

(MAIN CAMPUS)



PND 101: INTRODUCTION TO NUTRITION AND DIETETICS



Date: 3" December, 2012 Time: 8.30- 10.30 a.m.

INSTRUCTIONS:

• This paper is made up of three (3) sections, A, B, and C

Section A has 20 marks and is composed of True/False questions and

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Section B has 20 marks and is composed of Short Answer Questions (SAQs)

• Section C has 30 marks and is composed of Long Answer Questions (LAQs)

Answer ALL questions in sections A and B in the spaces provided in the

question paper

• Answer any TWO (2) questions in section C in the answer booklet

provided.




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SECTION A (20 MARKS)

ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION

Indicate with a tick or an x, whether the following statements are true/false (10 Marks)

MCQ I. Community dietitians counsel individuals and groups on nutritional practices designed

to prevent disease and promote health.


MCQ 2. Dietitians and nutritionists need at least a bachelors degree.


MCQ 3. Dietitians and nutritionists can work in special food seMces, In industries and

contract to facilities such as colleges and universities, airlines, correctional facilities, and

company cafeterias.


MCQ 4. The Greek physician, the "Father of Medicine" was known as James Lind.

MCQ 5. Dietitians and nutritionists first worked in hospitals in the late 19th century as the

role of good nutrition in health began to be accepted.

MCQ 6. A patient refers to the individual receiving treatment from the clinical dietitian.


MCQ 7. The dietetics practitioner provides professional Services With Objectivity and with

respect for the unique needs and values of individuals.


MCQ 8. One of the tasks of a nutritionist/dietitian is acting as a resource for the health and

medical care services.

MCQ 9. When research is carried out in connection with care, the patient's well-being and

rights must not at all times precede research demands.


MCQ IO. Phoebe Asiyo started to teach Cookery, Housewifery and Needlework in f 945.


Choose the correct answer(s) that apply to each of the following questions (10 marks)

MCQ I 1. What is the role of Kenya Nutritionists and Dietetics Institute?

A. TO address overall health, nutrition/dietetic and other relevant Sector needs

B. To provide quality assurance for the standards of training offered to Nutritionists and

Dietitians, as well as to standardized training at Certificate, Diploma and Degree

C. To provide quality assurance for the standards of training offered to Nutritionists and

Dietitians, as well as to standardized training at Certificate, Diploma, Degree and

postgraduate

D. To provide quality assurance for the standards of training offered to Nutritionists and

Dietitians, as well as to standardized training at Degree level

E. To standardize all health, nutrition/dietetic activities in the country

MCQ I 2. Medical nutrition therapy comprises of:

A.Nutritional diagnostics, therapy and advice for the purpose of treating illness

cam, therapy and ao.'icc for the purpose cf treaters illness

B.Nutritional care and treatment

Nutritional care, diagnosis and therapy

C.Nutrition guidelines that help in the care of patients


MCQ I 3. Which of the following is not the role of a management dietitian?

A. To oversee large-scale meal planning and preparation in health care facilities

B. To hire, train, and direct other dietitians and food service workers

C. To budget for and purchase food, equipment, and supplies

D. To prepare records and reports



E. None of the

MCQ 14. A Bachelor Of Science student in nutrition and Dietetics may advarxe in any Of the

following areas except:

A. Clinical Nutrition

B. Public Health Nutrition

C. Nutritional Epidemiology

D. Food Service Management

E.Community Nutrition











MCQ I 5. Many vitamins were discovered in:

A. The 15th century

B.18th century

C.The 19th Century

D. The 20th century

E.None Of the above


MCQ 16. In Kenya, nutrition programs started from:

A. The early hostess classes that were conducted by the wives of Colonial Administrators

B. The early hostess classes that were conducted by the wives of politicians

C. The early hostess classes that were conducted by the wives of District Officers

D. A and C

E. None Of the above


MCQ 17. Which of the following deficiency disease did the British sailors suffer from

A.Scurvy

B. Rickets

C. Beri beri

D. Pellagra

E. Kwashiorkor

MCQ 18. A Code of Ethics may reflect one of the following:

A.The rules and guidelines for the dietetics profession

B.The values guiding the dietetics profession

C.The values and the dietetics profession

D.None of the above

MCQ 19. A dietitian directly involved in health promotion and policy formulation is known as:

A.Clinical dietitian

B.Public health dietitian

C.Management dietitian

D. Consultant dietitian

E.All Of the above

MCQ 20. The dietetics practitioner can withdraw from professional practice under the

following circumstances except:

A. The dietetics practitioner has been judged by a court to be mentally incompetent

B. The dietetics practitioner has engaged in any substance abuse that could affect

his/her practice

C. The dietetics practitioner has an emotional or mental disability that affects his/her

practice in a manner that could harm the client or others

D. The dietetics practitioner has an social issues that affects his/her practice in a manner

that could harm the client or others

E. The dietetics practitioner has been convicted of a crime that could affect his/her

SECTION B

SAQ 21. State FOUR (4) areas of nutrition and dietetics that is covered in training

institutions.

SAQ 22. Define the following terms.

(a) Nutrition(4 Marks)

(b) professionalism (4 Marks)



SAQ 23. List FOUR (4) institutions where a nutritionist or dietitian can work. (2 marks)

SAQ 24. State the difference between a consultant nutritionist and a consultant dietitian. (2 Marks)

SAQ 25. State FOUR (4) disciplines related to Nutrition and Dietetics(4 Marks)

SAQ 26. Mention the FOUR (4) levels of health institutions in Kenya. (4 Marks)



SECTION C (30 MARKS)

Each question in this section carries FIFTEEN (15) MARKS. Answer any TWO (2) questions

in the answer booklet provided.

LAQ 27. (a) Explain FIVE (5) tasks of a nutritionist/dietitian. (5 marks)

(b) Discuss FIVE (5) obligations of a nutritionist/dietitian towards the patients. (10 marks)

LAQ 28. Discuss any FIFTEEN (15) principles of code of ethics for the profession of dietetics.
(15 marks)

LAQ 29 Discuss the history of nutrition and dietetics in Kenya. (1 5 marks)













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