B.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL 2018
Second Semester
Nutrition and Dietetics
PRINCIPLES OF NUTRITION
(2016 onwards)
Time 3 Hours Maximum 75 Marks
Part A (10 x 2 20)
Answer all questions.
1. RDA
2. Dietary Fibre
3. Amino acids
4. PER
5. Energy
6. BMR
7. Macro minerals
8. Potassium
9. Vitamins
10. Niacin.
Sub. Code
23
CP-8767
2
WSS
Part B x 5 25)
Answer all questions.
11. Give a brief note on Recommended dietary
Allowances with suitable illustrations.
Or
Define carbohydrates and add a note on its
Nutritional classification with suitable examples.
12. Write a detailed note on definition and Nutritional
classification of protein.
Or
Give a brief note on function and sources of
essential fatty acids with suitable illustrations.
13. Define Energy and add a note on its Energy units.
Or
Explain in detail about the factors affecting the
BMR Rate.
14. Write a detailed note on classification and general
function of minerals.
Or
Give a brief note on Micro minerals Iron and Iodine
with suitable illustrations.
15. Elaborate vitamins and add a note on its
classification and general functions.
Or
Write a detailed note on fat soluble vitamins.
CP-8767
3
WSS
Part C x 10 30)
Answer all questions.
16. Write a detailed note on role of fibre in preventing
disease and sources.
Or
Give an account on evaluation of protein quality
PER, BV, NPU and chemical score.
17. Give a brief note on determination of energy value
of foods by direct and indirect calorimetry.
Or
Write a detailed note on microminerals with
suitable illustrations.
18. Explain in detail about the fat soluble vitamin with
uses and examples.
Or
Differentiate between Essential and Non essential
fatty acids with suitable examples.
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