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COMPONENTS OF FOOD MCQs

Total Questions : 100 | Page 4 of 10 pages
Question 31. Which one of the following vitamin is needed for healthy bones and teeth?
  1.    Vitamin B
  2.    Vitamin C
  3.    Vitamin D
  4.    Vitamin A
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Vitamin D
:
C
Vitamin D helps in the deposition of calcium on the bones and make it stronger. Vitamin A is required for maintaining good eyes and skin. Vitamin C prevents bleeding gum. Vitamin B is a group of vitamins which has diverse functions.
Question 32. The nutrient which provides the largest amount of energy is ______.
  1.    vitamins  
  2.    minerals  
  3.    fats 
  4.    proteins 
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> fats 
:
C
Fat is a nutrient that is an important source of energy. Fats produce almost twice the amount of the energy that is produced by carbohydrates when it is burned in the body.
Question 33. Which one of the following nutrient improves the immunity of the body against diseases?
  1.    Carbohydrates
  2.    Proteins
  3.    Fats
  4.    Vitamins
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Vitamins
:
D
Proteins, carbohydrates and fats are macronutrients. The word 'macro' means 'large scale'. These nutrients are required in large quantities and provide our body with energy. Vitamins and minerals are micronutrients. The word 'micro' means 'minute' so micronutrients are required in small quantities by the body. Each vitamin plays an important role in the body and not getting enough of them can cause health problems and diseases.
Question 34. __________ adds bulk to the food and helps our body to get rid of undigested food.
  1.    Vitamins
  2.    Fats
  3.    Roughage
  4.    Carbohydrates
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Roughage
:
C
Roughage or dietary fibres is a non-nutrient component of the food required by the body. It adds bulk to the food and helps the body to get rid of undigested food by facilitating its movement through the bowel. Vegetables and fruits are rich sources of dietary fibres.
Question 35. Deficiency diseases can be prevented by eating a balanced diet.
  1.    True
  2.    False
  3.    beriberi
  4.    rickets
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> True
:
A
Deficiency diseases are caused due to the lack of nutrients. It can be prevented by eating a balanced diet. A balanced diet is a diet which contains carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, roughage and water in amounts required by the body.
Question 36. The following foods are rich inThe Following Foods Are Rich In
  1.    Calcium
  2.    Vitamin D
  3.    Vitamin E
  4.    Iron
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Calcium
:
A
Milk and milk products such as curd, cheese and paneer provide us with a lot of calcium and proteins. Calcium are required for healthy bones and teeth.
Question 37. Which one of the following may be lost during washing of vegetables after cutting or peeling it?
  1.    Carbohydrates
  2.    Vitamins
  3.    Minerals
  4.    Fats
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Vitamins
:
B
Vitamins B and C are water soluble vitamins whereas vitamins A, D, E and K are water insoluble or fat soluble vitamins. Washing the vegetables after cutting them can lead to the loss of the water soluble vitamins. Therefore, it is recommended to wash the vegetables before they are cut.
Question 38. Beriberi occurs due to the deficiency of:
  1.    Vitamin A
  2.    Vitamin B2 
  3.    Vitamin B12 
  4.    Vitamin B1 
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Vitamin B1 
:
D
Beriberi is a nutritional disorder caused by thedeficiency of vitamin B1 which is also known as thiamine.Beriberiis characterized by weak muscles and very little energy to work.
Question 39. Which vitamin gets easily destroyed during cooking?
  1.    Vitamin A
  2.    Vitamin E
  3.    Vitamin C
  4.    Vitamin D
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Vitamin C
:
C
Vitamins are classified into water soluble and fat soluble. Vitamins B and C are water-soluble while vitamins A, D, E and K are fat-soluble vitamins. Water soluble vitamins are easily lost while cooking.
Vitamin Cis a water-soluble vitamin found in fruits and vegetables like oranges, strawberries, broccoli, tomatoes and green peppers.
Question 40. Which one of the following are examples of body-building foods?
  1.    Fish, green gram, milk
  2.    Carrot, spinach, lemon
  3.    Cabbage, cheese, nuts
  4.    Chocolate, cake, bread
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Fish, green gram, milk
:
A
Food rich in proteins are generally referred to as bodybuilding food. They are required for the growth and repair of cells in our body. Milk, chicken, fish, egg and pulses are rich sources of proteins. Fruits and vegetables are sources of vitamins and minerals.

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