2012
FOOD & NUTRITION – GENERAL
Second Paper
Full Marks – 100
Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable
The figures in the margin indicate full marks
Answer Question No.9 and any five from the rest.
1. State the basic differences between animal cell and plant cell. What is lysosome? Why is it called suicidal bag? Write down the functions of Nucleus and Ribosmes.
[6+2+3+2 ½ + 2 ½]
2. Classify carbohydrates with examples. What are the functions of carbohydrate in your body? Write the beneficial effects of dietary fibre. [6+6+4]
3. How is protein digested in the human digestive system? How is it absorbed and transported in the body? Name four essential amino acids. [6+6+4]
4. Name two important sources of calcium. Describe the functions of calcium in your body. What are the factors that promote and inhibit the calcium absorption? State the daily requirements of calcium of an adult male and female. [2+6+6+2]
5. What is BMR? Discuss the factors for controlling BMR. Describe a method for calculating the total energy requirement of an adult. [2+6+8]
6. What does the term diarrhoea mean? State the causes of diarrhoea. Write about the dietary management of diarrhoea. [2+6+8]