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COMPONENTS OF FOOD MCQs

Total Questions : 100 | Page 6 of 10 pages
Question 51.


Which among the following nutrient is present in energy giving foods?


  1.     Carbohydrates
  2.     Minerals
  3.     Vitamins
  4.     Fibres
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Carbohydrates
:
A
Foods containing carbohydrates and fats are called energy giving foods. They provide energy to our body for performing various functions.
Question 52.


Which vitamin is needed by our body to fight against diseases?


  1.     Vitamin A
  2.     Vitamin B
  3.     Vitamin C
  4.     Vitamin D
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Vitamin C
:
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 53.


Diseases that occur due to lack of nutrients are called as deficiency diseases.


  1.     True
  2.     False
  3.     Vitamin C
  4.     Vitamin D
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> True
:
A
Insufficient intake of nutrients leads to deficiency disorders or deficiency diseases. Such diseases can also occur due to poor absorption of nutrients like vitamins, minerals or even carbohydrates, proteins and fats. 
Question 54.


People of different age groups require the same type of diet.


  1.     True
  2.     False
  3.     Vitamin C
  4.     Vitamin D
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> False
:
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 55.


Which of the following nutrients is required for growth and repair of our body?


  1.     Carbohydrates  
  2.     Proteins
  3.     Fats
  4.     Minerals
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Proteins
:
B

  • Proteins are required for the growth and repair of our body. They are also called body-building foods.

  • Carbohydrates provide the major source of energy for our daily activities.

  • Fats are the major storage form of energy in the body.

  • The body uses minerals to perform many different functions like building strong bones.


Question 56.


All the nutritional requirements of the body can be met by only consuming rice.


  1.     True
  2.     False
  3.     Meat
  4.     Eggs
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> False
:
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 57.


Anaemia occurs due to the deficiency of ___.


  1.     iron
  2.     vitamin C
  3.     vitamin B2 
  4.     vitamin D
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> iron
:
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 58.


Which of the following is not a source of protein?


  1.     Rice
  2.     Green gram
  3.     Meat
  4.     Eggs
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Rice
:
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 59.


Which among the following is the source of roughage?


  1.     Milk
  2.     Pumpkin
  3.     Meat
  4.     Egg
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Pumpkin
:
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 60.


Potato is not a source of carbohydrate.


  1.     True
  2.     False
  3.     Meat
  4.     Eggs
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> False
:
B
Rice, wheat, potatoes and tubers like sweet potatoes are all rich sources of carbohydrates.

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