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Register Number : 8263

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CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME IN FOOD AND NUTRITION EXAMINATION

MAY 2014.

110 FOOD, NUTRITION AND HEALTH

Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks

Answer any FIVE questions in Full.

(5 20 = 100)

1. (a) Write physio-chemical properties of foods. (5)

(b) Write a note on classification of carbohydrates. (5)

(c) How is glucose utilised in human body? (10)

2. (a) Give an account on carbohydrates. (5)

(b) What are the sources of carbohydrates in diet? (5)

(c) Insulin regulates blood sugar in normal level Explain it. (10)

3. (a) Describe protein structure. (5)

(b) Write a note on essential fatty acids. (5)

(c) Write an overview of amino acid metabolism. (10)

4. (a) Give the functions of fats. (5)

(b) Write about the properties of proteins. (5)

(c) Summarise fatty acids oxidation. (10)

5. (a) How are vitamins classified? (5)

(b) Write the food sources of calcium and iron. (5)

(c) Elaborate on water intake and loss. (10)

6. (a) Brief on nutritive value of vitamins. (5)

(b) Give a short note on trace elements. (5)

(c) Describe composition of body fluids. (10)

7. (a) Define nutrition and mention three areas of human nutrition. (5)

(b) What is weaning? List any four complementary foods. (5)

(c) Why additional energy and protein are essential during pregnancy? (10)

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8. (a) Brief on packed lunch for school children. (5)

(b) Discuss balanced diet. (5)

(c) Write the nutrient composition of breast milk. (10)

9. (a) How are foods contaminated? (5)

(b) Describe food safety. (5)

(c) Plan a menu for an anaemic adolescent girl. (10)

10. (a) Write a short note on food borne infections. (5)

(b) Describe diet in alcoholism. (5)

(c) Plan a diet for male diabetic (1500 kcal) (10)