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DIPLOMA IN EARLY CHILDHOOD
CARE AND EDUCATION (DECE)
Term-End Examination
December, 2024
DECE–02 : CHILD HEALTH AND NUTRITION
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : Answer any five questions. All questions
carry equal marks.
1. (a) Define Malnourishment. Explain how does
infection affect nutritional status of an
individual. 2+8
(b) Define Infant Mortality Rate. Explain three
levels of health care. 1+9
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2. (a) Write three functions each of the
following : 2 marks per function
(i) Protein
(ii) Fat
(iii) Carbohydrate
(b) Write two sources each of the following : 2
(i) Vitamin C
(ii) Riboflavin
3. (a) Discuss the reasons for increased needs of
the following nutrients during pregnancy
and two sources each of these : 4×3=12
(i) Protein
(ii) Iron
(iii) Folic acid
(b) Discuss post-natal care of mother and
infant. 4+4
4. (a) Write four points that one should keep in
mind while preparing meals for and
feeding a preschooler. 4
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(b) Write the symptoms and prevention of the
following given illnesses : 3×4=12
(i) Diphtheria
(ii) Tuberculosis
(iii) Measles
(c) What do you understand by holistic
approach to child health ? 4
5. (a) Define Protein Energy Malnourishment
(PEM). Explain two types of PEM with
symptoms. 2+4+4
(b) Write about the following symptoms of
Xerophthalmia : 3×2=6
(i) Nightblindness
(ii) Bitot spots
(iii) Keratomalacia
(c) State two ways in which you can prevent
Vitamin A deficiency. 4
6. (a) Write about common causes of fever and
treatment of fever. 3+5
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(b) Explain briefly the following
anthropometric measurements : 6+6
(i) Height for Age
(ii) MUAC (Mid Upper Arm
Circumference)
7. (a) Explain the symptoms of mild, moderate
and severe diarrhoea and treatment of
each. 5+5+5
(b) Write five causes of ulcers in the mouth. 5
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