IGNOU MFN-005 Assignment 2026-27
Clinical and Therapeutic Nutrition
Last updated by IGNOU: 13 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 12 Nov 2026, 08:54 pm.
December 2026 term-end exam
Sat, 28 Nov 2026 · Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
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Make the MFN-005 assignment front page →| Course code | MFN-005 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Clinical and Therapeutic Nutrition |
| Programme | Master of Science in Dietetics and Food Service Management M.Sc. (DFSM)MScDFSM |
| School | School of Continuing Education |
| Assignment code | MFN-005/AST-2/TMA-2 /26-27 |
| Session | July 2026, January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 31 Dec 2026 |
| Last date (December exam) | — |
| Medium | English |
| Term-end exam (December 2026) | Sat, 28 Nov 2026, Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM) |
About the MFN-005 assignment
The MFN-005 assignment covers Units 1–18, including nutrition care, hospital diets and dietary management of a range of conditions.
It has two sections worth 100 marks in total. Section A has eight descriptive questions worth 10 marks each, with about 250–300 words per answer. Section B has two objective-type questions worth 10 marks each.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Section A, Q1 | 10 | Discuss medical nutrition therapy, the dietitian’s role and the dimensions of the nutrition care process. |
| Section A, Q2 | 10 | Describe therapeutic dietary adaptations, hospital diets and feeding methods, and dietary features for tuberculosis. |
| Section A, Q3 | 10 | Outline nutritional management of type II diabetes, diverticular disease and liver cirrhosis, and nutrient needs of a premature infant. |
| Section A, Q4 | 10 | Cover dietary management of chronic renal failure, nutritional care goals for neurological disorders and drug-nutrient interactions in Parkinson’s disease. |
| Section A, Q5 | 10 | Address modifiable heart disease risks, diet in congestive cardiac failure, adult blood pressure classification and complications of rheumatic heart disease. |
| Section A, Q6 | 10 | Define and discuss dietary management of three inherited metabolic disorders, and identify the enzyme deficiency associated with homocystinuria. |
| Section A, Q7 | 10 | Discuss obesity classification and dietary changes, and the meaning and nutritional management of anorexia nervosa. |
| Section A, Q8 | 10 | Discuss cancer risk factors and nutrient needs, the role of purines and proteins in gout, and the ketogenic diet and its uses. |
| Section B, Q1 | 10 | Explain ten clinical and nutrition terms in two to three sentences each. |
| Section B, Q2 | 10 | Give examples for ten food, nutrient and drug-nutrient interaction categories. |
This is a summary of each question. Download the official PDF above for the exact questions and word limits.
How to write and submit it
- Answer all questions; write each Section A answer in about 250–300 words and each Section B Q1 explanation in two to three sentences.
- Write answers by hand, not by typing or printing, and do not copy from course materials or another student’s response.
- Use full-size paper, tie the pages carefully, leave a 4 cm left margin and at least four lines between answers.
- Write your enrolment number, name, full address, signature and date at the top right of the first page.
- Write the programme title, course code and title, assignment code and study centre name at the top left.
- Write each assignment separately and include the question number with every answer.
- Submit the completed assignment to the coordinator of your allotted study centre, not to headquarters.
- Get an acknowledgement on the prescribed card; if a study centre change is pending, submit to your original centre until the university confirms the change.
Submission dates: 31 December 2026 (June term-end exam); December term-end exam date not provided. Dates can differ by session.
Frequently asked questions
What is the assignment code for MFN-005?
The PDF prints the code as MFN-005/AST-2/TMA-2 /26-27.
How many marks and what weightage does the assignment carry?
The assignment carries 100 marks. The listing gives its weightage as 30%.
How many questions are in the MFN-005 assignment?
There are eight descriptive questions in Section A and two objective-type questions in Section B.
What is the submission date for the June term-end exam?
The listing gives 31 December 2026. It does not provide a date for the December term-end exam; dates can differ by session.
Which sessions does this assignment listing cover?
The listing names July 2026 and January 2027. The PDF cover specifically names the July 2026 session.
Where should I submit the assignment?
Send it to the coordinator of your allotted study centre and obtain an acknowledgement on the prescribed card.
Other IGNOU MScDFSM assignments
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- MFN-002: Nutritional Biochemistry
- MFN-003: Food Microbiology and Safety
- MFN-004: Advance Nutrition
- MFN-006: Public Nutrition
- MFN-007: Entrepreneurship and Food Service Management
- MFN-008: Principles of Food Science
- MFN-009: Research Methods and Biostatistics
- MFN-10: Understanding Computer Applications
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