MFN-4 2024-25 SOLVED ASSIGNMENT

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ASSIGNMENT 1
(TMA-1)
Advance Nutrition
Course Code: MFN-004
Assignment Code: MFN-004/AST-1/TMA-1/2024-25
Maximum Marks:100

This assignment is based on Units 1 -19 of the MFN-004 Course.
Section A – Descriptive Questions
There are ten questions in this part. Answer all questions.
(80 marks)
1. a) Enlist the various methods used for measuring human energy expenditure. Explain any
one method.
b) Briefly explain the following:
i. Dietary Reference Intake
ii. Physical Activity Ratio
(4)

(2+2)
2. a) Define resistant starch and give its classification. Elaborate various factors which
influence resistance starch content of foods.
b) Explain the following methods of determination of proteins and amino acids content in
foods:
i. DIAAS
ii. NPR
(2+2)
(2+2)
3. a) Differentiate between Visible fat, invisible fat and hidden fat with examples.
b) Elaborate on regulation of water balance in our body
(4)
(4)
4. a) Why is Vitamin D called ‘Sunshine Vitamin’? Give steps for the production of
Vitamin D3 in our body.
(2+2)
b) Discuss sources and bioavailability of the following vitamins:
i. Niacin
ii. Cyanocobalamin
(2+2)
5. a) Briefly describe regulation of calcium in our body. (4)
b) What are goitrogens? Describe various functions of iodine in our body. (1+3)
6. a) What are functional foods? Give classification of functional foods. (4)
b) Briefly describe health benefits of polyphenols and non-digestible oligosaccharide. (4)
7. a) What are the physiological changes occurring during pregnancy and how do they
influence the nutrient needs?
(4)
b) What do you understand by physical fitness? Describe the five measurable
components of physical fitness.
(4)
8. a)Explain Lactogenesis and give composition of human milk. (4)
b) Justify the statement ‘Infancy is a period of rapid growth’ highlighting the
physiological changes in infancy.
(4)
9. a) Briefly discuss various nutritional problems of older children and adolescents. (4)
b) What are the physiological changes in elderly and how do they influence the
food/nutrient needs?
(4)
10. a) Define ergogenic aids. Explain with examples (4)
b) Discuss nutritional requirements for person living in high altitude. (4)
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Section B – OTQ (Objective Type Questions) (20 marks)

1. Briefly explain the following terms giving examples: (10)
i) Gene Expression
ii) Holoenzyme
iii) Trans fatty acids
iv) Glycemic Index
v) Energy Imbalance
vi) Obligatory Loss of Nutrients
vii) Thermogenesis
viii) Human Glucose Transporters
ix) Insoluble Dietary Fibre
x) Goitrogens

2. Calculate the energy requirement of Rohan, who is a 27-year-old sedentary active male with a mean
body weight 72 Kg using the factorial estimation of total energy expenditure.
Note: Refer Unit 2, MFN-004 for the necessary calculations. (5)

3. Give full form of the following: (5)
i. PAL vi. DHA
ii. NCD vii. GSHPx
iii. RS viii GTF
iv. AAS ix. FOS
v. ALA x. G6PD