MCQ
1. Carbohydrates primarily provide _______ to our body.
a) Proteins
b) Fats
c) Energy
d) Vitamins
2. Fats provide _______ energy compared to the same amount of carbohydrates.
a) Less
b) Equal
c) Slightly more
d) Much more
3. Foods containing fats and carbohydrates are often referred to as _______.
a) Protein-rich foods
b) Balanced foods
c) Energy-giving foods
d) Fibre-rich foods
4. Proteins are essential for the _______ and _______ of our body.
a) Energy production; growth
b) Repair; energy production
c) Growth; repair
d) Digestion; growth
5. Vitamins help in protecting our body against _______.
a) Obesity
b) Deficiency diseases
c) Allergies
d) Physical injuries
6. Which of the following is NOT a type of vitamin?
a) Vitamin A
b) Vitamin B-complex
c) Vitamin C
d) Vitamin M and Z
7. Vitamin A is essential for keeping our _______ and _______ healthy.
a) Teeth; gums
b) Bones; teeth
c) Skin; eyes
d) Muscles; joints
8. Vitamin C helps the body to fight against _______.
a) Loss of vision
b) Beriberi
c) Rickets
d) Scurvy
9. Vitamin D helps our body to use _______ for bones and teeth.
a) Calcium
b) Iron
c) Sodium
d) Potassium
10. Minerals are needed by our body in _______ amounts.
a) Large
b) Moderate
c) Small
d) Variable
11. Roughage is mainly provided by _______ products in our foods.
a) Animal
b) Plant
c) Processed
d) Synthetic
12. Roughage does not provide any _______ to our body.
a) Energy
b) Protection from diseases
c) Nutrients
d) All of these
13. Water helps our body to _______ nutrients from food.
a) Produce
b) Digest
c) Absorb
d) Eliminate
14. A balanced diet should contain all the nutrients needed by our body in _______ quantities.
a) Excess
b) Equal
c) Right
d) Variable
15. People of all ages require the _______ type of diet.
a) Same
b) Different
c) Restricted
d) Customised
16. The amount of physical work we do influences our _______.
a) Body weight
b) Appetite
c) Sleep pattern
d) Dietary needs
17. Which of the following foods is NOT mentioned as a source of any nutrients?
a) Pulses
b) Groundnut
c) Water
d) Fresh fruits
18. The presence of an oily patch on paper indicates the food item contains _______.
a) Carbohydrates
b) Proteins
c) Fats
d) Vitamins
19. The loss of certain nutrients can occur during _______.
a) Cooking and preparations
b) Eating
c) Storage and packaging
d) Grinding and mixing
20. Deficiency diseases occur due to a lack of _______ over a long period.
a) Carbohydrates
b) Fats
c) Proteins
d) Nutrients
21. A deficiency of proteins in the diet can lead to _______.
a) Obesity
b) Stunted growth
c) Skin diseases
d) Diabetes
22. A balanced diet can prevent _______.
a) Deficiency diseases
b) Obesity
c) Allergies
d) Digestive disorders
23. Which nutrient gets easily destroyed by heat during cooking?
a) Proteins
b) Fats
c) Carbohydrates
d) Vitamin C
24. Eating too much of fat-rich foods can lead to _______.
a) Obesity
b) Vitamin deficiency
c) Protein deficiency
d) Dental problems
25. A person may suffer from deficiency diseases if the diet lacks _______.
a) Fibre
b) Water
c) A specific nutrient
d) Variety
True/ False
1. Carbohydrates mainly provide energy to our body.
2. Fats give less energy compared to the same amount of carbohydrates.
3. Foods containing fats and carbohydrates are also called "energy-giving foods".
4. Proteins are needed for the growth and repair of our body.
5. Vitamins help in protecting our body against diseases.
6. There is only one type of vitamin.
7. Vitamin A keeps our skin and eyes healthy.
8. Vitamin C helps our body to absorb calcium for bones and teeth.
9. Minerals are needed by our body in large amounts.
10. Roughage provides energy to our body.
11. Water helps in eliminating wastes from the body.
12. A balanced diet should contain all the nutrients in equal quantities.
13. People of all ages require the same type of diet.
14. The amount of physical work we do does not affect our dietary needs.
15. Sweets are mentioned as a source of many nutrients.
16. The presence of an oily patch on paper indicates the food item contains fat.
17. The loss of certain nutrients can occur during cooking and preparations.
18. Deficiency diseases occur due to an excess of nutrients in the diet.
19. A deficiency of proteins in the diet can lead to stunted growth.
20. A balanced diet can prevent deficiency diseases.
21. All nutrients get easily destroyed by heat during cooking.
22. Eating too much of fat-rich foods can lead to obesity.
23. Deficiency diseases can occur if the diet lacks a specific nutrient for long period of time.
24. The food we eat normally does not need to have a balance of different nutrients.
25. The distribution of nutrients in different foods ensures a balance of nutrients in our meals.
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1. What are nutrients?
2. Write the steps to test for the presence of starch in food.
3. Provide the steps to test for the presence of proteins in food.
4. Provide the steps to test for the presence of fats in food.
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