In context of protein quality define the following. Give the formulae:

i) Biological value

ii) Net protein utilization (NPU)

iii) Amino acid score

Success- breeds-success phenomena

Chi square test

Skewness and kurtosis

Elaborate on the two major compartments of water in our body. Briefly explain the various routes by which water losses from our body.

Graphical presentation of data

Briefly explain the digestion absorption and transportation of protein and fat in human body.

Differentiate between science indicators and R& D statistics. Discuss the objectives of S&T indicators for developing countries.

What are the objectives of cluster analysis? Enumerate different types of agglomerative clustering methods and explain any three of these.

Discuss the significance of glycemic index in chronic diseases. Enlist the factors that affect GI of foods.

What is ‘informativeness’? Discuss the seven properties of informativeness

What is resistant starch? Briefly explain the potential health benefits of resistant starch.

Describe simple linear regression taking into account its objectives, objectives and estimation, etc.

Illustrate the different components of energy expenditure. Discuss the factors which influence BMR.

‘Citation counting is a versatile tool in journal selection’. Elaborate the statement.

What are literature- based indicators. Discuss the problems associated with their collection.

Briefly explain the following terminologies:

i) Estimate average intake

ii) Minimum requirement

iii) Basal energy expenditure

iv) RDA’S v) Physical activity ratio

vi) Bioavailability

Define the concept of growth of knowledge. Briefly describe the different models of growth of scientific knowledge and publications in scientific specialties.

What is meant by scales in measurement? Describe different types of scales.

Discuss the various methods used for studying the nutrient requirements.