M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER 2017
First Semester
Home Science
ADVANCED NUTRITION
(CBCS 2015 onwards)
Time 3 Hours Maximum 75 Marks
Part A (10 x 2 20)
Answer all questions.
1. Give short notes on Basal metabolism.
2. Define the term energy balance.
3. What is meant by resistance starch?
4. Briefly explain glycemic index.
5. What is biological value of food?
6. Give ICMR RDA of protein for pregnant and lactating
mother.
7. List the essential fatty acids.
8. Write short notes on lipotropic factor.
9. What is meant by cold environment?
10. Mention two package materials used for polar
environment.
Sub. Code
5MHF1C2
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Part B x 5 25)
Answer all questions.
11. How do you estimate energy value of foods using
Bomb calorimeter?
Or
List the factors affecting the thermic effects of foods.
12. Enumerate the hormones involved in the regulation
of blood glucose.
Or
Mention the health benefits of resistant starch.
13. How do you improve the quality of protein?
Or
Briefly explain urea cycle and mention the
hormones involved in protein metabolism.
14. Explain the role of bile in fat absorption and
utilization.
Or
Write a note on
Trans' fatty acid and
Brown and yellow fatty substances in the
body.
15. Discuss nutritional requirements for a person in
polar region.
Or
Explain shortly on Nutritional requirement in space
missions.
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Sp3
Part C x 10 30)
Answer any three questions.
16. Explain Total energy requirement, in detail.
17. Discuss the role of dietary fibre in health and disease.
18. How do you evaluate protein quality? Discuss three
methods used to evaluate protein quality.
19. Enumerate the functions of fats and oils and omega 3 and
6 fatty acids.
20. Discuss Nutritional requirement in high altitudes.
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