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M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2017
First Year
FOOD NUTRITIONAL SCIENCE
Functional Foods
Time 3 Hours Maximum Marks 70
Answer all questions choosing one from each Unit x 14 70)
Each question carries 14 marks
Unit I
Q1) What are Functional foods? Discuss the Indian Market Potential of functional
foods.
OR
Discuss the Public Demand on functional foods.
Unit II
Q2) What are the sources for protein powders? Write the types of protein powders
and the usage of their merits and demerits.
OR
Write a detailed note on low cholesterol oils and cholesterol free foods. What are
its advantages on health aspects?
Unit III
Q3) What are nutraceuticals? Explain the types and classification of neutraceuticals
giving suitable examples.
OR
What are diabetic nuts and confectionaries? Discuss their nutritional implications.
Unit IV
Q4) What are artificial Sweeteners? Discuss the production of Sugar free products
and their current market trend.
OR
Discuss the Fortification of nutrients in processed foods. Explain their role in
health.
Unit V
Q5) Discuss the need and importance of biotechnology in food processing industry.
OR
Explain in detail about genetically modified foods. Discuss their nutritional
implications.