M.A-M.A CC and CHILD HEALTH AND NUTRITION (Alagappa University - Directorate of Distance Education-2012)

DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.A. (CC & E) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2012.
CHILD HEALTH AND NUTRITION
(Old and 2002 onwards)
Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks
PART A — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions in about 300 words each.
1. Explain the interrelation between nutrition and health.
2. What is balanced diet? List out the balanced diet for pregnant woman.
3. Explain the clinical features of ‘B’ complex deficiency.
4. Explain the need for National Nutrition Anemia Control programme.
5. Explain about National Immunisation Programmes.
6. Write a note on national prophylaxis programme.
7. Bring out the need and significance of National family welfare programme.
8. List out the common childhood ailments and their prevention.
PART B — (4 × 15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions in about 700 words each.
9. Explain the concept of nutrition and bring out the different health care services.
10. Describe the Nutritional requirements of children of different age groups.
11. Enumerate the major deficiency diseases of children, their symptoms and preventive measures.
12. Identify any three food supplementation programmes and bring out their need and significance.
13. Describe the assessment of nutrition status.
14. ‘‘Personal hygiene is an essential factor for health of the children ’’ Justify.
15. Explain the National Health policy.

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