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M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION – FOOD CHEMISTRY & FOOD PROCESSING
FIRST SEMESTER – APRIL 2010
FP 1803 - HUMAN NUTRITION
Date & Time: 30/04/2010 / 1:00 - 4:00
Dept. No.
Max. : 100 Marks
PART A
Answer all the questions.
(10 x 2 = 20)
1. Which hormone is responsible for maintaining the level of serum calcium? Mention its role.
2. Write any two biological functions of Iron.
3. Why are humans unable to synthesis Vitamin C?
4. Give the structure of tocotrienol.
5. Why is HDL considered as good cholesterol?
6. What is physiological fuel value? Give the values for a. carbohydrates b. proteins c. fats
7. Give the specific functions of the following amino acids :a. glutamic acid b. methionine
8. What is a. fatty liver b. crazy pavement dermatosis?
9. What is lactobacillus bifidus factor?
10. Who is a reference man and a reference woman?
PART B
Answer any eight questions.
(8 x 5 = 40)
11. Give reasons for increased energy, protein, calcium, vitamin A and B vitamin requirements for
a lactating mother.
12. Discuss the common nutritional problems in adolescence.
13. Discuss the factors to be considered in planning a diet for a. preschooler b. school
going child
14. Write about any two nutrition intervention programmes implemented in India.
15. Explain the principle of direct calorimetry.How is the energy requirement of the man
calculated using the Atwater and Rosa respiration calorimeter.
16. What are the factors that affect the BMR?
17. Explain the functions of unsaturated fatty acids and characterize the effects of
its deficiency.
18. Explain the functions of dextrin and dextran.
19. Write notes on a) selenium b) sulphur.
20 Explain the sources and functions of vitamin B12.
21. Explain the importance of folic acid in pregnant women and draw its structure.
22. What are the effects of nutrient drug interactions?
PART C
Answer any four questions.
(4 x 10 = 40)
23. Write a detailed note on a) vitamin A b) vitamin K
24. What are water soluble vitamins? Give its types and explain the functions of biotin
and riboflavin.
25. Explain the functions of lipoprotein. How HDL is involved in reducing the blood
Cholesterol level?
26. Discuss protein calorie malnutrition under the following:
a. Etiology b. Clinical and biochemical features c. dietary treatment.
27. “Breast milk is the best milk”. Discuss.
28. What are the various food groups? Explain their role in menu planning.
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