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Human Nutrition Question Paper

Human Nutrition

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Food, Nutrition And Dietetics

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR
OF SCIENCE (FOODS, NUTRITION AND DIETETICS)
HFN 301: HUMAN NUTRITION

DATE: Monday 21st December 2009 TIME: 2.00pm – 4.00pm

INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer ALL questions in Section One

SECTION ONE
QUESTION ONE
State the nutrient deficiencies that lead to the following disorders. [4marks]
i) Beri-beri
ii) Rickets
iii) Neural tube Defects
iv) Keratomalacia

QUESTION TWO
Compare the following [4marks]
i) Chromium and Vitamin B3
ii) Calcium and phosphorous
iii) Osteomalacia and osteoporosis

QUESTION THREE
Outline two advantaged of food composition tables as used in dietary surveys.
[2marks]

QUESTION FOUR
Iodine deficiency is one of the most common causes of poor health and development status in the developing world today. Outline 3 causes of the deficiency citing three intervention measures you would initiate to curb the problems.
[6marks]

QUESTION FIVE
Processing influences the retention of B-group vitamins in foods. Explain this phenomenon using two cereals of your choice.
[4marks]

QUESTION SIX
Briefly explain four health benefits of dietary fiber to the human body.[8marks]

QUESTION SEVEN
Briefly describe four ways in which each of the following play a protective role in
human health.
[8marks]
i) anti-oxidants
ii) probiotics

QUESTION EIGHT
The absorption of non-haeme iron is significantly influenced by various food components. Identify four such components suggesting two ways to counteract this negative influence. [6marks]

QUESTION NINE
Excess consumption of fat and fat products is known to increase susceptibility to health problems. Explain three health problems they cause.
[6 marks]

SECTION B
Answer question ONE and any other one question in this section

QUESTION ONE
As a District Nutrition Officer you are assigned to carry out a survey on Vitamin A deficiency in that District. Clearly describe the different disorders you would expect.
[10marks]

QUESTION TWO
Describe in details the manifestation of Vitamin B3 deficiency.
[10marks]

QUESTION THREE
Giving specific examples, describe the mechanism by which drugs affect the individual’s
nutrient status.
[10marks

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