Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) 2005 Certification Food and Nutrition (CFN) YOUR FOOD AND ITS UTILISATION - exam paper

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME IN FOOD AND NUTRITION

Term-End exam

June, 2005

CFN-2 : YOUR FOOD AND ITS UTILISATION

Time: three hours

Maximum Marks: 100

Note : ans 5 ques. in All. ques. no. one is compulsory. All ques. carry equal marks.

1. (a) Indicate whether every of the subsequent statements is actual or false. accurate the false statements. (10)

(i) Protein content in the body is about 1/3rd the body weight.

(ii) Deficiency of vitamin C causes scurvy.

(iii) Osteoporosis is the disease of young women.

(iv) In the 1st year of age, a child increases by 25 cm in height.

(v) Growth spurt occurs during pregnancy as it is the period of rapid growth.

(vi) Calcium requirements Increase considerably during pregnancy.

(vii) Energy requirements are increased during lactation.

(viii) Rice and bread are high protein foods.

(ix) Guava is a rich source of vitamin A.

(x) lf birth weight of the baby is less than 2.5kg, then the baby is stated to be Low Birth Weight Baby.

(b) provide the relationship ranging from the following: (10)

(i) RDL - Reference Man

(ii) Poor Nutrition - Work performance

(iii) Growth spurt - Adolescence

(iv) Obesity - Fats and oils
(v) Electrolytes - Diarrhoea


2. (a) Why are the nutrition needs increased during pregnancy ? what are on Energy and Protein. (10)

(b) Why is breast milk best for the baby? (10)

3. (a) elaborate the points to be considered for successful weaning ? (6)

(b) When is breast milk substitute provided to the child ? provide 2 examples of breast milk substitutes. (6)

(c) provide 2 examples of weaning foods for a eight month old infant. How will you prepare them? (8)
4. (a) Suppose you are a balwadi worker. How will you ensure that children of your village are growing properly? (10)

(b) What is dietary assessment? (2)

(c) What does it Indicate? (3)

(d) How would you do the dietary assessment of a six year old child. (5)

5. (a) What ae the factors which Influence the formation of good food habits? (10)

(b) Ravi is a eight year old school boy. Plan a balanced packed lunch for him. (10)

6. (a) List the factors which influence the RDIs for adults. (10)
(b) discuss the significance of RDIs in the situation of planning diets for Individuals. (10)

7. (a) A girl, 15 years of age, weighs 25 kg. What does it indicate ? Comment on her nutritional status. (10)

(b) elaborate the common nutritional deficiencies prevalent in our country? provide the important causes of the identical. (10)
8. (a) Why should you consume more of seasonal vegetables and fruits ? (5)

(b) elaborate the basic 5 food groups? (5)

(c) How would you use the five food groups for planning a balanced diet for 1 day for adult women? (10)

Earning:   Approval pending.