SECTION A:
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QUESTION 1:
1.1 Define the following terms and concepts.
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1.1.1 Nutrition care process
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1.1.2 Glycogenolysis
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1.1.3 Cholecystitis
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1.1.4 Diabetes mellitus
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1.1.5 Functional disorder
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1.1.6 Pharmacokinetics
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1.1.7 Food intolerance
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1.2 The liver is one of the important organs in the human body and performs several critical
functions. Briefly discuss the role of the liver in
1.2.1 Carbohydrate metabolism
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1.2.2 Fat metabolism
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1.3 Liver cirrhosis is among the major liver diseases. Outline three (3) risk factors and three {3)
complication of liver cirrhosis
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1.4 Propose five (5) goals for nutritional management of diabetic patient
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1.5 Outline five (5) risk factors of diabetes mellitus
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SECTION B:
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QUESTION 2:
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2.1 Evaluate the symptoms of the gastrointestinal disorders and fill in the corresponding
disorders in the table below
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Symptoms
Disorder
1 Ingestion of solid food causes distress but liquids do not
2 Difficulty in swallowing; food sticks in throat
3 Epigastric pain when eating
4 Pain 2-5 hours after a meal, relieved upon eating
5 Abdominal pain several hours after a fatty meal
6 Cramps, distention and flatulence several hours after drinking
milk
7 heartburn, after a fatty meal
HUMAN NUTRITION ll(HTN721S)
1st Opportunity November 2023
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