1. Which of the following components of food is responsible for the growth and repair of our body?
a. Carbohydrates
b. Vitamins and minerals
c. Proteins
d. Fats
Answer: c. Proteins
2. Protective foods are the foods which provide us…?
a. Carbohydrates
b. Proteins
c. Vitamins and minerals
d. Fats
Answer: c. Vitamins and minerals
3. Which of the following solution is used for testing carbohydrates in food?
a. Caustic soda solution
b. Iodine solution
c. Copper sulphate solution
d. None of mentioned above
Answer: b. Iodine solution
4. Which of the following nutrient is lost when fruits and vegetables are washed after cutting them?
a. Carbohydrates
b. Proteins
c. Vitamins
d. Fats
Answer: c. Vitamins
5. Foods that provide proteins are called?
a. Bodybuilding foods
b. Protective foods
c. Energy giving foods
d. Essential foods
Answer: a. Bodybuilding foods
6. Night blindness is caused by deficiency of which vitamin?
a. Vitamin A
b. Vitamin B
c. Vitamin C
d. Vitamin D
Answer: a. Vitamin A
7. Which of the following helps to absorb nutrients from food and throw out waste from the body as sweat and urine?
a. Dietary fibre
b. Vitamin
c. Water
d. Minerals
Answer: c. Water
8. Our body prepares which of the following vitamin in presence of sunlight?
a. Vitamin A
b. Vitamin B1
c. Vitamin D
d. Vitamin E
Answer: c. Vitamin D
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9. Which of the following mineral is required to keep our bones, muscles and teeth healthy?
a. Calcium
b. Iron
c. Phosphorous
d. Iodine
Answer: a. Calcium
10. Oily patch paper test is done to determine the presence of which nutrient in food?
a. Fats
b. Proteins
c. Vitamins
d. Carbohydrates
Answer: a. Fats
11. Iodine deficiency in the body causes which disease?
a. Scurvy
b. Goitre
c. Beri beri
d. Anaemia
Answer: b. Goitre
12. What is the important function of dietary fibres in food?
a. Helps in digestion
b. Provides energy
c. Bodybuilding
d. Prevention of diseases
Answer: a. Helps in digestion
13. Which of the following disease is caused by the deficiency of vitamin D?
a. Beri Beri
b. Rickets
c. Poor vision
d. Bleeding gums
Answer: b. Rickets
14. Which of the following is not a fat-soluble vitamin?
a. Vitamin A
b. Vitamin D
c. Vitamin K
d. Vitamin B
Answer: d. Vitamin B
15. All the essential components present in food are collectively called:
a. Fibres
b. Fabrics
c. Nutrients
d. Nutritious
Answer: c. Nutrients
16. Which of the following components are the major nutrients in our food?
a. Vitamins and minerals
b. Proteins
c. Carbohydrates
d. All of these
Answer: d. All of these
17. Which of the following is the primary source of energy for our body?
a. Vitamins and minerals
b. Proteins
c. Carbohydrates
d. All of these
Answer: c. Carbohydrates
18. Which of the following are the sources of dietary fibre?
a. Beans
b. Whole grains
c. Brown rice
d. All of these
Answer: d. All of these
19. Which of the following are the healthiest sources of animal protein?
a. White-meat poultry
b. Fish
c. Eggs
d. All of these
Answer: d. All of these
20. Which of the following is the best plant-based proteins?
a. Milk
b. Legumes
c. Eggs
d. Cheese
Answer: b. Legumes
21. Which of the following statement is not correct about nutrients in milk?
a. Milk is a good source of vitamin D
b. Milk is a good source of vitamin C
c. Milk is a good source of protein
d. Milk is a good source of calcium
Answer: b. Milk is a good source of vitamin C
22. Potatoes, beans, cereals, pulses and oats are rich in…?
a. Vitamins
b. Proteins
c. Carbohydrates
d. Minerals
Answer: c. Carbohydrates
23. The most significant and essential minerals required for our body are…?
a. Iron
b. Calcium
c. Zinc
d. All of these
Answer: d. All of these
