LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034
M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION - FOOD CHEMISTRY & FOOD PROCESSING
FIRST SEMESTER – NOVEMBER 2012
FP 1807/1803 - HUMAN NUTRITION
Date : 05/11/2012
Time : 1:00 - 4:00
Dept. No.
Max. : 100 Marks
Part A
Answer ALL THE questions:
(10 X 2 = 20) marks
1. What is the Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) of carbohydrate? Calculate the recommended energy
intake from carbohydrate on an 1800 Kcal diet.
2. Calculate the Basal Energy Expenditure (BEE) of 63 yr old Mr. Sharma 173 cm tall weighing 68
kg and leading a sedentary lifestyle.
3. What are the classic symptoms of Kwashiorkor?
4. Classify the essential fatty acids giving suitable examples.
5. What is the significance of Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) and Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR)?
6. Write any two biological functions of Vitamin K.
7. How many moles of oxygen are required to burn one molecule of glucose and one molecule of
fatty acid?
8. Calculate the BMR of the following individuals:
A. Mr. Thakkar weighing 148 pounds
B. Ms. Rekha weighing 129 pounds
9. List the ways in which a medication interferes with nutrient absorption.
10. Give any four reasons to highlight the nutritional importance of human milk during infancy.
Part B
Answer ANY EIGHT questions:
( 8 X5=40) marks
11. What is Protein Energy Malnutrition? Write a brief note on the classic signs of Marasmus.
12. What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic exercise? At what point is the switch made
from mostly anaerobic to mostly aerobic fuel metabolism.
13. What is direct calorimetry? How can one measure the energy expenditure using the Atwater Rosa
respiration chamber?
14. Discuss briefly on Nutrient supplements citing examples from the local market.
15. Plan a menu for the day keeping in view the “My Plate” recommendations of meal planning for
adults.
16. Briefly explain the significance of the following :
A. Chromium B. Pantothenic acid
17. Give the nutritional composition of cow’s milk.
18. Describe the role of various enzymes in the digestive process of fat in the small intestine.
19. What are the primary and additional body functions of protein?
20. Differentiate physical activity and exercise. Calculate the total energy expenditure of an individual
weighing 68 kg on a 2000 Kcal diet and having a moderate activity level.
21. Write a brief note on the important polysaccharides in nutrition.
22. Explain the reasons for increases energy, protein, iron,folic acid and calcium requirements in
pregnancy.
Part C
Answer ANY FOUR questions:
(4 X 10 = 40 )marks
23. Give a detailed account on the various factors influencing the basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) in the
human body.
24. What are the main functions of carbohydrates in our daily diet? Describe the metabolic pathway of
carbohydrates in our human system.
25. Discuss in detail the significance of a healthy plate. Draw an example from a Indian platter.
26. Describe the sources, functions and deficiency of Vitamin D.
27. What is a micronutrient? Discuss the significance and functions of Iodine in the body.
28. Explain in detail the role of food in drug utilization.
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