DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.A.(CC DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2016.
CHILD HEALTH AND NUTRITION
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. Explain 'National Health Policy".
2. Write short notes on: Health care delivery system.
3. Explain the importance of balanced diet in growing
children.
4. Explain exophthalmia.
5. What is malnutrition? Write down the symptoms and
remedial measures.
6. Bringout the role of prophylaxis programme.
7. What is ICDS? Explain.
8. "We should teach children about personal hygiene".
Justify.
SECTION B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. Discuss about the health situation in India.
10. What do you mean by balanced diet? Prepare a balanced
chart for lactating women.
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11. Nutritional requirements of children of different age
groups differ. Discuss.
12. Describe the different types of childhood accidents.
Mention the first aid to be given.
13. What are the vitamin deficiency diseases found in
children? List out the symptoms and preventive
measures.
14. Why is it important to assess the nutrition status?
Explain the procedure of assessment.
15. Explain the major health programmes for children
operating in India.