B.Sc-B.Sc Nursing 1st Year NUTRITION AND BIOCHEMISTRY(Kerala University of Health Sciences-2013)

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             First Year B.Sc Nursing Degree Examinations, October
                                2013

                  NUTRITION AND BIOCHEMISTRY

 

 

Time: 3 Hours                                         Maximum Marks: 75

 

• Answer all questions

• Write section A and section B in separate answer books. Do not mix up questions from section A and section B.

 

Q P Code: Section A – NUTRITION   104010   Marks:50 

 

 

 Essay  (10)

1. “Explain the sources, daily requirement, absorption and storage,functions and deficiency of vitamin A. (1+1+2+3+3=10)

 

Short notes (5x5=25)

2. Factors affecting food and nutrition.

3. Protein energy malnutrition

4. Causes and prevention of obesity

5. Prepare a day’s menu for a pregnant woman.

6. Daily requirement and functions of fibre

 

Answer Briefly (5x3=15)

7. Body mass index

8. Diet for a diabetic individual

9. Functions of water

10. Food standards

11. Role of nurse in IDD program.

 

Q P Code:   Section B – BIOCHEMISTRY   Marks:25

 

105010           Essay  (10)

1. Mention the normal fasting blood sugar level. How is the blood sugar regulated.

 

Short notes (5x2=10)

2. Digestion and absorption of lipids

3. Sources and deficiency manifestations of vitamin B6

 

Define the following (5x1=5)

4. Normal serum values of HDL and LDL

5. Alkaptonuria

6. Mini GTT

7. One enzyme indicating hepatocellular damage

8. Metabolic acidosis

 

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Earning:  ₹ 7.05/-