6th Grade > Biology
COMPONENTS OF FOOD MCQs
Total Questions : 100
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Iodine helps the body by enabling
1. Proper functioning of thyroid gland
2. Normal body growth.
Answer: Option A. -> Rice
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A
Meat, eggs, pulses and soy are all good sources of proteins. They help in building and repair of cells and tissues. Rice is source of carbohydrates and is rich in energy.
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A
Meat, eggs, pulses and soy are all good sources of proteins. They help in building and repair of cells and tissues. Rice is source of carbohydrates and is rich in energy.
Answer: Option A. -> iron
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A
Anaemia is a deficiency disease occuring due to the lack of iron in diet. It results in the lack of hemoglobin which is a pigment that imparts red colour to the blood. So, the amount of red blood cells is also low in patients. Anaemia makes a person weak.
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A
Anaemia is a deficiency disease occuring due to the lack of iron in diet. It results in the lack of hemoglobin which is a pigment that imparts red colour to the blood. So, the amount of red blood cells is also low in patients. Anaemia makes a person weak.
Answer: Option B. -> False
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B
Diets can differ based on the age and occupation of the individual. Growing kids need more protein and adults require more energy rich food. People engaged in intesive physical labour requires more energy rich food compared to others.
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B
Diets can differ based on the age and occupation of the individual. Growing kids need more protein and adults require more energy rich food. People engaged in intesive physical labour requires more energy rich food compared to others.
Answer: Option C. -> Vitamin C
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C
Vitamin C helps the body to build immunity. It helps in fighting diseases. Vitamin A is required for healthy eyes and skin. Vitamin B complex is required for a lot of body functions. Vitamin D keeps the bones and teeth healthy.
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C
Vitamin C helps the body to build immunity. It helps in fighting diseases. Vitamin A is required for healthy eyes and skin. Vitamin B complex is required for a lot of body functions. Vitamin D keeps the bones and teeth healthy.
Answer: Option B. -> False
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B
Rice, wheat, potatoes and tubers like sweet potatoes are all rich sources of carbohydrates.
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B
Rice, wheat, potatoes and tubers like sweet potatoes are all rich sources of carbohydrates.
Answer: Option A. -> True
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A
Insufficient intake of nutrients leads to deficiency disorders or deficiency diseases. Such diseases can also occurdue to poor absorption of nutrients like vitamins, minerals or even carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
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A
Insufficient intake of nutrients leads to deficiency disorders or deficiency diseases. Such diseases can also occurdue to poor absorption of nutrients like vitamins, minerals or even carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
Answer: Option B. -> False
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B
∙ Our body requires all the nutrients like proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and minerals.
∙ Water and dietary fibres are also essential for our body.
∙ Rice is a rich source of carbohydrate.
∙ Eating rice provides enough carbohydrates, but other nutrients are deficient.
∙ Hence, eating only rice cannot fulfill the nutrient requirements of our body.
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B
∙ Our body requires all the nutrients like proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and minerals.
∙ Water and dietary fibres are also essential for our body.
∙ Rice is a rich source of carbohydrate.
∙ Eating rice provides enough carbohydrates, but other nutrients are deficient.
∙ Hence, eating only rice cannot fulfill the nutrient requirements of our body.
Answer: Option B. -> Pumpkin
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B
∙ Roughages (dietary fibres) are a type of carbohydrates.
∙ They help in preventing constipation.
∙ They remove the undigested food by adding bulk to the food materials.
∙ Pumpkin, palak, apples, banana, papaya, etc are rich sources of dietary fibres. While milk, meat and eggs on the other hand are rich sources of protein.
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B
∙ Roughages (dietary fibres) are a type of carbohydrates.
∙ They help in preventing constipation.
∙ They remove the undigested food by adding bulk to the food materials.
∙ Pumpkin, palak, apples, banana, papaya, etc are rich sources of dietary fibres. While milk, meat and eggs on the other hand are rich sources of protein.
Answer: Option C. -> carbohydrates
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C
Carbohydrates, protiens and fats are the 3 main nutrients (also known as macronutrients) that are important to a healthy diet. Rice is one of the major sources for carbohydrates. Other sources of carbohydrates include wheat, fruits, vegetables, etc.
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C
Carbohydrates, protiens and fats are the 3 main nutrients (also known as macronutrients) that are important to a healthy diet. Rice is one of the major sources for carbohydrates. Other sources of carbohydrates include wheat, fruits, vegetables, etc.