VLCC Institute

Diploma in Dietetics, Health and Nutrition

Second Semester Examination
Dietetics Theory

I. FILL IN THE BLANKS: 30

1. _______________ and _________________ are examples of acute fever.

2. Jaundice is a result of increased ___________ levels in the blood.
3. TPN stands for _________________________________________.
4. Ulceration in the intestine during typhoid is known as ______________________.
5. The normal value of BMI is ________________
6. Ascites is the accumulation of _____________________________.
7. Two examples of foods with high glycemic index are __________ and
____________.
8. Excretion of protein in urine is called ____________.
9. Total plasma cholesterol level higher than ______________ increases the risk of
developing atherosclerosis.
10. ______________ and _____________ are rich sources of MUFA.
11. The primary symptom in nephrotic syndrome is _____________.
12. Low purine, low protein diet is recommended for ____________.
13. PCOD stands for _______________________________________.
14. WHR signifies ___________________________.
15. BMI is calculated as ________________________.
16. Burning sensation that arises from reflux of food into esophagus is
______________.
17. An abnormal passage of organs out of the membrane in which it is normally
contained is called as ___________.
18. A Fahrenheit rise in body temperature above the normal raises BMR by
_______________.
19. _______________ and _________________ are examples of functional
disturbances in the digestive system.
20. The diastolic blood pressure reading of ____________ is indicative of moderate
hypertension.
21. The normal blood glucose level is ____________.
22. An increase in blood glucose level is called _____________.
23. Difference between ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease is ________ and
__________.
24. A clear fluid diet does not contain ______________ & _________.

II. Differentiate between the following: (3 X 5 = 15)

1. Acute Diarrhea and Chronic Diarrhea

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 2. Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes
3. Ulcerative Colitis & Crohn’s Disease
4. Food Allergy and Intolerance
5. Liquid Diet and Soft Diet

III. Write short notes on any five of the following (5 X 5 = 25)

1 Complications of diabetes
2 DASH diet
3 Nutritional therapy for hepatitis
4 Sodium restriction in hypertension
5 Hepatic Encephalopathy
6 Therapeutic modifications of normal diet.

IV. Mention the foods allowed and restricted in following conditions (2 X 5 = 10)

1. Diarrhea
2. Typhoid
3. PCOD
4. Peptic ulcer
5. Cirrhosis

V. Answer the following: (Any two) (10 X 2 = 20)

1. Dietary recommendations and behavioral changes
important for an individual at risk of cardiovascular disease.
2. Discuss the principles of dietary management of diabetes
mellitus.
3. Give the principal causes of acute renal failure and outline
the course of diet therapy as the patient restores to normalcy.