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COMPONENTS OF FOOD MCQs

Total Questions : 100 | Page 3 of 10 pages
Question 21. Mention two functions of iodine in the body. [2 MARKS]
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1 Mark each
Iodine helps the body by enabling
1. Proper functioning of thyroid gland
2. Normal body growth.
Question 22. Which of the following is not a source of protein?
  1.    Rice
  2.    Green gram
  3.    Meat
  4.    Eggs
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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.
Question 23. Anaemia occurs due to the deficiency of ___.
  1.    iron
  2.    vitamin C
  3.    vitamin B2 
  4.    vitamin D
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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.
Question 24. People of different age groups require the same type of diet.
  1.    True
  2.    False
  3.    Vitamin C
  4.    Vitamin D
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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.
Question 25. Which vitamin is needed by our body to fight against diseases?
  1.    Vitamin A
  2.    Vitamin B
  3.    Vitamin C
  4.    Vitamin D
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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.
Question 26. Potato is not a source of carbohydrate.
  1.    True
  2.    False
  3.    Meat
  4.    Eggs
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Answer: Option B. -> False
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B
Rice, wheat, potatoes and tubers like sweet potatoes are all rich sources of carbohydrates.
Question 27. Diseases that occur due to lack of nutrients are called as deficiency diseases.
  1.    True
  2.    False
  3.    Vitamin C
  4.    Vitamin D
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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.
Question 28. All the nutritional requirements of the body can be met by only consuming rice.
  1.    True
  2.    False
  3.    Meat
  4.    Eggs
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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.
Question 29. Which among the following is the source of roughage?
  1.    Milk
  2.    Pumpkin
  3.    Meat
  4.    Egg
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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.
Question 30. Rice is a good source of _________ .
  1.    fats
  2.    vitamins
  3.    carbohydrates
  4.    proteins
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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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