IGNOU MFN-006 Assignment 2026-27
Public Nutrition
Last updated by IGNOU: 13 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 12 Nov 2026, 08:55 pm.
December 2026 term-end exam
Wed, 02 Dec 2026 · Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
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Make the MFN-006 assignment front page →| Course code | MFN-006 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Public Nutrition |
| Programme | Master of Science in Dietetics and Food Service Management M.Sc. (DFSM)MScDFSM |
| School | School of Continuing Education |
| Assignment code | MFN-006/AST-4/TMA-4 /26-27 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 31 Jan 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | — |
| Medium | English |
| Term-end exam (December 2026) | Wed, 02 Dec 2026, Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM) |
About the MFN-006 assignment
Assignment 4 covers Units 1–18 of MFN-006. Its topics include nutritional deficiencies, dietary assessment, food security, nutrition education, health services and programmes addressing malnutrition.
The assignment has two sections: Section A has 10 descriptive questions worth 80 marks, and Section B has three objective-type questions worth 20 marks. The general guidelines instead mention eight descriptive questions of 10 marks each and suggest 250–300 words per answer.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Section A, Q1 | 3+3+2 | Discuss public nutrition, the nutritionist’s role in health care and the contribution of India’s food security system. |
| Section A, Q2 | 4+4 | Describe measures to prevent iron deficiency anaemia and vitamin A deficiency. |
| Section A, Q3 | (1+3)+4 | Identify dietary assessment methods, explain one method and describe nutrition monitoring and surveillance. |
| Section A, Q4 | 4+(1+1)+2 | Explain protein-energy malnutrition and its subclinical forms, define two population indicators and outline programme management. |
| Section A, Q5 | 2+(3+3) | Discuss why nutrition education programmes are evaluated and describe examples of food supplementation and food security programmes. |
| Section A, Q6 | (2+2)+4 | Explain the roles of dietary diversification and food fortification and describe the phases of nutrition education. |
| Section A, Q7 | (2+2)+2+2 | Describe village and national health facilities, dietary actions to promote iron-rich foods and factors influencing high fertility in India. |
| Section A, Q8 | 4+4 | Explain factors affecting food prices and the causes and consequences of malnutrition. |
| Section A, Q9 | 2+2+2+2 | Define fluorosis, lathyrism, rickets and scurvy and describe their prevention. |
| Section A, Q10 | 4+4 | Describe the components, target groups and significance of PDS and TPDS, and ICDS in addressing malnutrition. |
| Section B, Q1 | 10 | Write short notes on immunization, the mid-day meal programme, sanitation strategies, goitre and pellagra. |
| Section B, Q2 | 5 | Explain terms relating to growth monitoring, keratomalacia, double fortified salt, U5MR and formative research. |
| Section B, Q3 | 5 | Complete statements concerning tetanus, supplementary food, iodine intake, BMI and birth weight. |
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
- Write answers by hand and in your own words; do not type, print or copy them from course materials or other students.
- Use full-size paper, leave a 4 cm left margin and at least four lines between answers, and secure the pages.
- Put your enrolment number, name, full address, signature and date at the top right of the first page.
- Put the programme title, course code and title, assignment code and study centre name at the top left of the first page.
- Write this assignment separately, include the question number with each answer and attempt all questions.
- Submit the completed assignment to the coordinator of your allotted study centre, not to IGNOU headquarters.
- Obtain an acknowledgement from the coordinator. If you have requested a study centre change, use your original centre until the university confirms the change.
Submission dates: 31 January 2027 (June 2027 term-end exam); December term-end exam date not listed. Dates can differ by session.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MFN-006 assignment code?
The PDF gives the code as MFN-006/AST-4/TMA-4 /26-27.
Which sessions are listed for this assignment?
The official listing gives July 2026 and January 2027. The PDF itself identifies the July 2026 session.
What are the maximum marks and weightage?
The assignment carries 100 marks, and the official listing gives its weightage as 30%.
What is the submission deadline?
The official listing gives 31 January 2027 for the June 2027 term-end exam. It does not provide a December term-end exam deadline; dates can differ by session.
How many questions are in the assignment?
The actual assignment has 10 questions in Section A and three in Section B. The general guidelines separately refer to eight descriptive questions.
Where should I submit the assignment?
Send it to the coordinator of your allotted study centre and obtain an acknowledgement.
Other IGNOU MScDFSM assignments
- MFN-001: Applied Physiology
- MFN-002: Nutritional Biochemistry
- MFN-003: Food Microbiology and Safety
- MFN-004: Advance Nutrition
- MFN-005: Clinical and Therapeutic 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
Assignment details and PDFs come from IGNOU's official website; the guide is a summary of the official PDF. Always check the latest instructions and last dates on ignou.ac.in or with your Regional Centre before submitting.