Biology · General Awareness
Human Health and Nutrition
1,275 Questions
Human Health and Nutrition focuses on dietary requirements, daily intake recommendations, and the physiological effects of various nutrients. It includes topics such as water consumption, fiber intake, and allergies. These questions are vital for the biology and general science sections of multiple competitive exams.
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Human Health and Nutrition Questions
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1 litre
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1.5 litre
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2 litre
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2.5 litre
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The average daily production of saliva in a healthy adult human is typically estimated between 0.5 and 1.5 litres. 1.5 litres is the standard accepted value in physiological textbooks.
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4000-11000/cmm of blood.
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1.5 -4 lakhs/cmm of blood.
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4-5.5 million /cmm of blood.
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15000-20000 /cmm of blood .
A
Correct answer
Explanation
WBC or leukocytes are the white blood cells. The WBC cells are divided into granulocytes, consisting of eosinophil, basophil and neutrophil and agranulocytes, consisting of lymphocytes and monocytes. The normal WBC count is about 4000-11000/cmm of blood ,with 65% of neutrophil ,4% eosinophil ,0.5% basophil ,23% lymphocyte and 5% monocyte.
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120/80 mm of Hg
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130/60 mm of Hg
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140/70 mm of Hg
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140/90 mm of Hg
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Normal resting blood pressure for a healthy adult is widely accepted as 120 mmHg systolic and 80 mmHg diastolic.
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10 to 16 grams per deciliter
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12 to 18 grams per deciliter
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14 to 20 grams per deciliter
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None of these
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The normal hemoglobin range for a healthy adult male is typically 13.5 to 17.5 g/dL, and for a female, it is 12.0 to 15.5 g/dL. Option B (12 to 18) is the most accurate range provided.
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0.50 litres
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1.50 litres
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0.35 litres
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0.25 litres
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2.50 litres
B
Correct answer
Explanation
It is the amount of water excreted daily by a human through urine.
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Only a, b and c
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Only a and e
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Only b and d
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Only c, d and e
C
Correct answer
Explanation
These parameters put a 75 year old diabetic patient on a greater risk of coronary heart disease. Apo A1 is the major protein of HDL. Desirable level for adults is more than 123 mg/dL. Fibrinogen is a protein found in the blood that encourages blood clotting but high levels are linked to an increased risk for heart attack and vascular disease. Normal levels are less than 300 mg/dL.
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Blood makes up approximately 7% to 8% of an adult's total body weight. Among the provided choices, 5% is the closest approximation to this physiological fact.
A
Correct answer
Explanation
While oxygen consumption varies by activity level, scientific estimates generally place the daily requirement for an average adult at approximately 88 pounds (or roughly 40 kg) of air, of which oxygen is a fraction.
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10 to 16 grams per decilitre
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12 to 18 grams per decilitre
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14 to 20 grams per decilitre
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8 to 13 grams per decilitre
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The standard medical reference range for hemoglobin in healthy adult males is typically 13.5 to 17.5 g/dL and for females 12.0 to 15.5 g/dL, making 12 to 18 g/dL the most accurate range provided.
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65 %
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70 %
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60 %
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None of these.
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The human body is composed of approximately 70 percent water by mass, which is a standard biological fact.
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5·5 million
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5·0 million
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4·5 million
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4·0 million
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The average red blood cell (RBC) count for an adult male is typically in the range of 4.7 to 6.1 million cells per microliter, with 5.0 million being the standard reference value.
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Under the Mid-Day Meal scheme, the government fixed a minimum nutritional requirement of 450 calories for primary school children.
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2 - 3 litres
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0.5 - 1 litres
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6 - 8 litres
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10 - 15 litres
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Though water is not one of the five nutrients of balanced diet, but it is a major food component. Minimum water intake by a child should be 2 - 3 litres daily.
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150 mg per 100 ml
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200 mg per 100 ml
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0.9 mg per 100 ml
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None of these
D
Correct answer
Explanation
The normal concentration of sodium chloride in human blood is approximately 0.9 percent by mass, which translates to about 900 mg per 100 ml, not the incorrect figures listed in options A through C. Thus, none of the provided numerical options are accurate.