DISTANCE EDUCATION
B.Sc. (Psychology) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2016.
PSYCHOLOGY AND NUTRITION
(2005 onwards)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — × 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. Write about the relationship of nutrition to the growth
process.
2. Indicate the nutritional demands of pregnancy.
3. Write about the diet during labour.
4. Examine the outcome of vitamin and mineral
deficiencies.
5. Mention the importance of protein energy malnutrition.
6. Outline the contradictions between knowledge of
nutrition and behaviour.
7. Bring out the adverse effect of excess iron and zinc
intake.
8. Write about the importance of nutrition counselling.
Sub. Code
25
DE-3378
2
wk10
SECTION B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. Write in detail about nutrition in brain development
and behaviour''.
10. Discuss about nutrition during infancy and early
childhood.
11. Enumerate the behavioural disorders affecting food
intake.
12. Give an elaborate account on under nutrition and mental
development.
13. Elucidate the causes and consequences of nutritional
deficiencies.
14. Explain the nutritional aspects and preventable
strategies.
15. Write about determining the role of nutritional
counsellor.