IMPORTANT QUESTIONS - NUTRITION

LAQ

1. Define BMR. State the factors affecting BMR.
2. Define protein energy malnutrition. Differentiate between Kwashiorkar and Marasmus.

SAQ

1. What is balanced diet. Explain properties of a good balance diet.
2. Explain specific dynamic action of food.
3. Explain the dietary importance of carbohydrates.
4. Explain the dietary importance of lipids.
5. Explain the dietary importance of proteins.
6. Explain the role of dietary fibers in human nutrition. 
7. What are essential fatty acids. Also give examples.
8. Explain nitrogen balance or schematic representation of nitrogen balance.
9. Explain the role of essential fatty acids. Also give examples.
10. Explain the term protein sparers.

OTHER IMPORTANT QUESTIONS FOR MBBS STUDENTS:
1. What is biological value of proteins. (SAQ)
2. What is protein efficacy ratio. (SAQ)
3. What is net protein utilization. (SAQ)
4. Define limiting amino acids. Also give examples. (SAQ)
5. What do you mean by mutual supplementation of proteins. (SAQ)