Ques 1.

Briefly explain the regulatory functions of food, giving examples.

Ques 2.

What is RDA ? How does it help in planning balanced diet ?

Ques 3.

Classify the activity performed by individuals. Indicate the activity group to which the following people belong:
i) College Lecturer
ii) Paper Delivery man
iii) Loader in the dock

Ques 4.

Elaborate on the body building food group, highlighting the foods included in the group, the size of one serving and the suggested number of servings for a sedentary man.

Ques 5.

How do enzymes assist in digestion ? Explain the process and the enzymes involved in the digestion of protein, carbohydrates and fats.

Ques 6.

Explain briefly the critical growth periods, giving examples.

Ques 7.

Present the WHO classification for body mass index (BMI) for categorizing adults into different grades of malnutrition

Ques 8.

List any four common nutrient deficiency disorders affecting children in our country. What are the consequences of these disorders and what measures would you adopt to prevent them

Ques 9.

“Energy requirements of adults are based on physical activity and age.” Justify the statement highlighting the energy needs

Ques 10.

Enlist the nutrient requirement for energy, protein, iron and calcium for a lactating women. Enlist the points you will keep in mind to meet the requirements.

Ques 11.

Enumerate the importance of breastfeeding and present the guidelines for introducing complementary foods in the diet of infants

Ques 12.

Why are snacks important in the diet of preschoolers ? Suggest two nutritious snacks for preschoolers giving the nutritional contribution of these snacks in the diet of preschoolers.

Ques 13.

State the nutritional requirements of school age children. How will you meet their nutrition needs ?

Ques 14.

Enlist the factors that influence adolescents' food habits. Outline the problems that might affect their nutritional status. 

Ques 15.

Briefly explain the factors affecting nutritional requirement of elderly

Ques 16.

Briefly explain the following:
i) Nutrition related problems during pregnancy.
ii) Dietary Assessment Methods and significance
iii) Growth monitoring and its relevance 

Ques 17.

How does convenience of food preparation affect food habits ?

Ques 18.

List the misinformation/fallacies you have come across with regards to the following foods:
(i) Cereals and Cereal products
(ii) Water
(iii) Oils and Fats 

Ques 19.

Enlist the vegetables and fruits you like from Group 3(Protective and regulatory food group). Prepare a list of vegetables and fruits which are in season and the price per kilogram of the same. List the advantages of buying seasonal fruits and vegetables and state the importance of fruits and vegetables in our diet

Ques 20.

Record the weight of a 4 or 5 year old child from each of these: a low, middle and high income group family. Plot their weights on the growth chart . Record your observation on the growth status of these three children.

Ques 21.

Record the food intake of an elderly person in your neighbourhood and answer the
following questions after analysing their food intake. (Refer to Unit 14)
Name:                                   Height:
Age:                                      Weight:
Gender:                                 BMI: 

i) Have they included foods from all food groups?
ii) What are the number of servings from each group?
iii) Do they meet their daily requirement?
iv) What advice will you give them for modifying their diet, within the same budget? 

Ques 22.

Visit any one pregnant women in your neighbourhood. Record her food intake, age, month of pregnancy, income group, weight, height, food habits and state the number of servings she has consumed of the following: (Refer to Unit 8)

• Cereals and Millets:
• Protein Foods:
• Protective Foods:
• Other Vegetables
• Oil, Butter and Ghee
• Sugar and Jaggery

Name:                                   Height:
Age:                                      Weight:
Income Group:                     BMI:
Month of Pregnancy:            Food Habits: 

Comment if her diet is nutritionally adequate or not, suggest modifications that she should make to have a well balanced diet?