LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034
M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION - FOOD CHEMISTRY & FOOD PROCESSING
FIRST SEMESTER – APRIL 2012
FP 1803 - HUMAN NUTRITION
Date : 02-05-2012
Time : 9:00 - 12:00
Dept. No.
Max. : 100 Marks
Part A
Answer all the questions:
10x2=20
1. What is physiological fuel value? How is it different from gross energy value?
2. Mention any four conditions in which the basal metabolic rate (BMR) increases.
3. Give the ICMR recommended dietary allowances for calcium and Iron for
a) Pregnant woman (sedentary worker)
b) Adolescent ( male )
4. Define an essential amino acid. Give their food sources.
5. Define thermic effect of food.
6. Give the classification of proteins
7. Bring out the inter relationship between
a) non-haem iron and vitamin C
b)PUFA and vitamin E
8. What is a food guide pyramid?
9. Mention any two effects of dietary fibre on the gastro-intestinal tract.
10. List any four deficiency disorders of Vitamin A.
Part B
Answer any eight questions:
8x5=40
11. Explain the determination of the energy value of food with the aid of a diagram.
12. Briefly discuss the following:
a. Essential fatty acids b. Nutrient Dense foods.
13. Enumerate the specific functions of thiamine and riboflavin. Give the relationship between
calories and B complex vitamin requirements.
14. Explain the role of different
hormones in maintaining normal blood glucose levels.
15. What are the significant functions of calcium in the human body? What are the hormones
regulating its balance in the body?
16. What is the theory of adaptation? Bring out the differences between Kwashiorkor and
Marasmus.
17. “Nutrient Recommendations for pregnant women increase during pregnancy”- Justify.
18. Give the basic five food group system suggested by ICMR and explain its importance.
19. What are the signs and symptoms of the following deficiency disorders?
a. Beriberi
b. Pellagra
20. Discuss the role of dietary fat in the onset of Atherosclerosis.
21. Classify Vitamins. Enumerate the salient functions of B Vitamins.
22. Write a brief note on nutrient – drug interaction with a suitable example.
Part C
Answer any four questions:
4x 10=40
23. Discuss protein energy malnutrition under the following heads
a. definition
b. causes
c. signs and symptoms
d. dietary treatment
24. What are the physiological effects of dietary fibre in the gastro intestinal tract? Describe
the clinical effects of dietary fibre in the following conditions.
a. Constipation
b. Diabetes mellitus
c. Colon cancer
25. Discuss Vitamin A under the following heads.
a. Functions
b. Effects of deficiency
c. Food sources
26. Explain the causes and clinical findings of iron deficiency anaemia and megaloblastic
anaemia. Give the dietary treatment for these disorders.
27. Define basal metabolic rate(BMR). What are the factors which affect BMR? How is it
determined using the indirect method?
28. Give the principles of menu planning. What are the factors to be considered in planning
a menu?
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