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Introduction To Foods And Nutrition For Infants And Young Children Question Paper

Introduction To Foods And Nutrition For Infants And Young Children

Course:Diploma In Early Childhood Development And Education

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2008

KENYATTA UNIVEHSITY
U~!VERSITY
EXAMINATIONS
2007/2008
SEI,}"'·SPONSORED PROGRAM - SCHOOL BASED
EXAMINATION
FOR DIPLOMA IN EARLY CHILDHOOD
EDUCATION
ECD 014: INTRQP.!LCTION
TO FOODS AND NUTRITION FOR INFANTS AND
YOUNG CHILDREN
DATE: WEDNESDAY, iliD JANUARY 2008
TIME:
1.30 P.M. - 3.30 P.M.
INSTRUCTIONS:
This paper comprises ofTWQ Section A.& B.
Attempt ALL questions in Section A and any TWO questions
from Section B.
1.
Explain the following terms:
(a)
PEM
(b)
Keratomalacia
(c)
Dissacharides
(6 marks)
2.
Distinguish between
(a)
Kwashiorkor and Marasmus
(b)
Pellagra and Beriberi
(c)
Exclusive and Token breastfeeding
(6 marks)
3.
Explain three reasons why young children should be provided with a balanced diet frequently. (6 marks)
4.
Explain six major reasons why infants' main food should be breast-milk. (6 marks)
5.
(a)
What is food contamination? (1 mark)
(b)
Explain two ways in which food can be contaminated. (5 marks)

SECTION B: Long Answers Questions.
(40 marks)
6.
(a)
Proteins are sometimes regarded as holding the "first place". Explain rhis statement giving reasons for your answer. (10 marks)
(b)
Discuss giving reasons, why our bodies require food. (10 marks)
7.
(a)
What is Meal Planning? (5 marks)
(b)
Discuss five factors that need to be put into consideration when planning a meal for family members. (15 marks)
8.
(a)
Give five reasons why we cook food. (5 marks)
(b)
Identify any five moist methods of cooking. (5 marks)
(c)
Explain any five factors to be considered when cooking food. (10 marks)
9.
(a)
Food taboos and beliefs influence the nutritional status of the affected groups of people. Explain how any five food taboos in your community influence the nutritional status of children and women. (10 marks)
(b)
You are to talk to your local community members on the need to provide adequate and balanced diet to pregnant and lactating mothers. State and explain five points you will have to include in your presentation. (10 marks)

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