Exam Details

Subject Advance Nutrition
Paper
Exam / Course Master of Science in Dietetics and Food Service management
Department School of Continuing Education (SOCE)
Organization indira gandhi national open university
Position
Exam Date December, 2015
City, State new delhi,


Question Paper

Define or explain the following in 2-3 lines each:

Kilocalorie

Primary protein derivatives

Nephrotic syndrome

Megaloblastic anaemia

Goitrogens

Bulimia.

Fill in the blanks

The daily recommended allowances for Vitamin A as retinol for infants 0-6 months is

The chemical structure of thiamin was established by

one of the richest sources of Vitamin C.

DEXA method is based on a 3 model that divides the body into total body mineral, free lean mass and

List any two functions of the following:

Calcium

Vitamin K.

2. Explain the following in brief:

Goals and assumptions taken into account while estimating RDA.

Factors affecting BMR.

History of nutrition -an overview.

Energy requirements of infants.

Describe digestion, absorption and metabolism of carbohydrates in the body.

Enumerate the factors that affect Glycemic Index of foods.

Discuss the classification and functions of proteins.

Describe the symptoms of protein deficiency.

Classify lipids, give examples.

"Water is an essential but over looked nutrient". Comment on the statement.

Explain the regulation of water balance in human body.

Describe the structure and functions of Vitamin D.

6. Discuss the functions, bio availability and consequences of deficiency of the following:

Thiamine

Vitamin B12

Iron

What are other dietary factors with antinutritional effects? Explain any two of them.

Define an exchange list. What are the merits and limitations in the use of exchange list for planning diets?

Differentiate between IUGR and LBW. Explain their consequences on long term health.

8. Write short notes on any four of the following:

Effect of maternal malnutrition on lactation performance.

Growth and development in children.

Relevance of work capacity in sports nutrition.

Nutritional ergogenic acids.

Nutritional requirements for space mission.

Phytoestrogens.


Departments

  • Centre for Corporate Education, Training & Consultancy (CCETC)
  • Centre for Corporate Education, Training & Consultancy (CCETC)
  • National Centre for Disability Studies (NCDS)
  • School of Agriculture (SOA)
  • School of Computer and Information Sciences (SOCIS)
  • School of Continuing Education (SOCE)
  • School of Education (SOE)
  • School of Engineering & Technology (SOET)
  • School of Extension and Development Studies (SOEDS)
  • School of Foreign Languages (SOFL)
  • School of Gender Development Studies(SOGDS)
  • School of Health Science (SOHS)
  • School of Humanities (SOH)
  • School of Interdisciplinary and Trans-Disciplinary Studies (SOITDS)
  • School of Journalism and New Media Studies (SOJNMS)
  • School of Law (SOL)
  • School of Management Studies (SOMS)
  • School of Performing Arts and Visual Arts (SOPVA)
  • School of Performing Arts and Visual Arts(SOPVA)
  • School of Sciences (SOS)
  • School of Social Sciences (SOSS)
  • School of Social Work (SOSW)
  • School of Tourism & Hospitality Service Sectoral SOMS (SOTHSM)
  • School of Tourism &Hospitality Service Sectoral SOMS (SOTHSSM)
  • School of Translation Studies and Training (SOTST)
  • School of Vocational Education and Training (SOVET)
  • Staff Training & Research in Distance Education (STRIDE)

Subjects

  • Advance Nutrition
  • Applied Physiology
  • Clinical and Therapeutic Nutrition
  • Entrepreneurship and Food Service Management
  • Food Microbiology and Safety
  • Nutritional biochemistry
  • Principles of Food Science
  • Public Nutrition
  • Research Methods and Biostatistics
  • Understanding Computer Applications