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Download KUHS B.Sc Nursing 2nd Semester Applied Biochemistry And Applied Nutrition And Dietetics Paper I Nov 2023 Question Paper

Download The Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS) B.Sc Nursing 2nd Semester Applied Biochemistry And Applied Nutrition And Dietetics Paper I Nov 2023 Previous Question Paper

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Reg. No: ........................
Second Semester B.Sc Nursing Degree Regular/Supplementary
Examinations November 2023
Paper I ? Applied Biochemistry and Applied Nutrition & Dietetics

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Time: 3 Hrs
Total Marks: 75
Answer all questions to the point neatly and legibly ? Do not leave any blank pages between answers
Indicate the question number correctly for the answer in the margin space ? Answer all parts of a single
question together

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Leave sufficient space between answers ? Draw table/diagrams/flow charts wherever necessary
Write section A and section B in separate answer books (32 Pages). Do not mix up questions from section
A and section B.
Section A ? Applied Biochemistry
Q.P. CODE: 221010

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Max. Marks: 25

Multiple Choice Questions

(4x1=4)
(choose the most appropriate answer from the options given)

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1. Linoleic acid is
a) MUFA
b) PUFA
c) Chylomicron
d) Lipoprotein

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2. The combination of Glutamate, Cysteine and Glycine is
a) Gastrin
b) Insulin
c) Glutathione
d) Glucagon

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3. Normal blood pH is
a) 6.35-6.45
b) 7.35-7.45
c) 8.35-8.45
d) None

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4. Which Immunoglobulin crosses Placenta
a) Ig G
b) Ig M
c) Ig A
d) Ig D

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Short notes
(3x5=15)
5. Explain the structure and functions of Immunoglobulins
6. Classify amino acids based on nutrition giving examples
7. Jaundice

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Differentiate the following




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(3x2=6)
8. LDL and HDL

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9. GTT and GCT
10. Hypo glycemia and Hyper glycemia

(PTO)

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Section B ? Applied Nutrition and Dietetics
Q.P. CODE: 222010
Max. Marks: 50

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Multiple Choice Questions

(8x1=8)
(choose the most appropriate answer from the options given)
1. Yellow and orange coloured fruits and vegetables are rich in _________

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a) Retinol
b) Carotene
c) Ascorbic acid d) Folic acid
2. The mineral which is essential for the formation of haemoglobin is ________
a) Iodine

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c) Iron
b) Calcium
d) Sodium
3. All are macro-nutrients except
a) Carbohydrates

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b) Protein
c) Fats
d) Vitamins
4. The formula for body mass indexing is
a) Height /Weight

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c) Weight (kg) / Height in m2
b) Weight / Height
d) Height in m2 / Weight (kg)
5. __________ is a method of preserving food
a) Baking

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b) Steaming
c) Salting
d) None
6. Which of the following vitamin is soluble in fat
a) Vitamin A

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b) Vitamin C
c) Vitamin B
d) None
7. A substance needed by the body for growth, energy, repair and maintenance is called
a) Nutrient

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b) Carbohydrate
c) Calorie
d) Fatty acid
8. Citrus fruits are an excellent source of
a) Calcium

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b) Vitamin C
c) Vitamin B
d) Calories
Essay
(1x10=10)

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9. Define nutritional assessment. Write methods of nutritional assessment
Short notes
(4x5=20)
10. Basic four food groups.
11. Dietary modifications in old age.

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12. Functions of proteins.
13. Dietary fibre.
Differentiate the following


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(3x2=6)
14. Enteral feeding and Parenteral feeding.
15. Folic acid and Ascorbic acid.
16. Food additives and Food adulteration.
List Down the following. (3x2=6)

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17. Four sources of Vitamin E.
18. Four signs and symptoms of PEM.
19. Four examples of supplementary foods.
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