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COMPONENTS OF FOOD MCQs

Total Questions : 100 | Page 8 of 10 pages
Question 71.


Which of the following is used to detect the presence of starch in food items?


  1.     Dilute iodine solution
  2.     Copper sulphate solution
  3.     Baking powder
  4.     Lime water
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Dilute iodine solution
:
A
Food items like rice, potato, bread, etc., are rich in starch. After adding a few drops of dilute iodine solution to the sample of these food items, it develops a deep blue or blue-black colour. This confirms the presence of starch in the sample.
Which of The Following Is Used To Detect The Presence Of St...
Question 72.


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 the deficiency of vitamin B1 which is also known as thiamine. Beriberi is characterized by weak muscles and very little energy to work.


Question 73.


Which among the following is required for healthy eyes and skin?


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

  • Vitamin A plays an important role in keeping the eyes and skin healthy. Milk, carrots, pumpkins, all yellow fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamin A.

  • Vitamin B complex is required for keeping our body healthy.

  • Vitamin C protects our body against diseases.

  • Vitamin D helps in using the calcium to keep the bones and teeth healthy.


Question 74.


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 75.


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.
Question 76.


A food sample is rubbed on a piece of paper and the paper becomes translucent. This indicates the presence of _______.


  1.     carbohydrates
  2.     proteins
  3.     fats
  4.     vitamins
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> fats
:
C

When a food sample is rubbed on a piece of paper and if the paper becomes translucent and remains so even after it dries. This indicates the presence of fats in that food. Oils and cheese are rich sources of fat. 
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Question 77.


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 78.


Joy wants to eat food that provies a lot of energy. Which of the following options would give him the maximum energy?


  1.     A bowl of rice
  2.     A bowl of carrots
  3.     A glass of milk
  4.     A bowl of cooked lentils
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> A bowl of rice
:
A
Carbohydrates and fats provide the body with energy it requires for carrying out its functions. Compared to carbohydrates, fats provide more energy but carbohydrates provides the energy faster than fats. So, of the given options, a bowl of rice would give Joy maximum energy.
Question 79.


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 C is a water-soluble vitamin found in fruits and vegetables like oranges, strawberries, broccoli, tomatoes and green peppers.


Question 80.


Food provides us with a lot of components that are needed by our body. These components are called _________ .


  1.     spices
  2.     fibres
  3.     nutrients
  4.     muscles
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> nutrients
:
C
Food provides us with essential components needed by our body. These components are called nutrients. The six essential nutrients are carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals.

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