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Principles Of Human Nutrition Question Paper

Principles Of Human Nutrition

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Nursing And Public Health

Institution: Jomo Kenyatta University Of Agriculture And Technology question papers

Exam Year:2011

Answer all questions in section A and only one question in section B.
SECTION A:ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS, EACH QUESTION IS 6 MARKS.
1. Among the three; sunflower oil, margarine and milk fat, explain which one is best, 2nd best and last in terms on nutritional quality.
2. A food was found to have the following composition in grams per 100g:moisture 50, fat 20 and protein 10. Determine the total energy content in 1kg of the food.
3.Explain the hormonal control of blood sugar levels
4.Account for differences in energy requirement among people living with HIV/AIDS in comparison to those who are HIV negative.
5.State the different forms of Vitamin A and describe the differences in their bioavailability.
6.Outline why children under five years are generally more vulnerable to malnutrition than adults.
7.Outline the reasons for not using micronutrient supplements unless they have been prescribed by a competent health worker.
8. Distinguish between osteoporosis and osteomalacia

SECTION B: ANSWER ONLY ONE QUESTION(22MARKS)
9.Increase in food production alone cannot sustainaby decrease the incidence and prevalence of protein energy malnutrition among Kenyan children.
10.Discuss the changes taking place in energy requirements for basal metabolism in a woman from infancy to ols age.
11.Explain the following condition and their link with diet
a)microcytic anaemia
b)cretinism
c)pellagra
d)hemolytic anaemia

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