Biology · General Awareness

Human Health and Nutrition

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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

Multiple choice
  1. Only a, b and c

  2. Only a and e

  3. Only b and d

  4. Only c, d and e

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.

Multiple choice
  1. 5·5 million

  2. 5·0 million

  3. 4·5 million

  4. 4·0 million

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.

Multiple choice
  1. 2 - 3 litres

  2. 0.5 - 1 litres

  3. 6 - 8 litres

  4. 10 - 15 litres

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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. 

Multiple choice
  1. 110/75 mm Hg

  2. 120/80 mm Hg

  3. 145/90 mm Hg

  4. None of these

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The standard reference for normal blood pressure in a healthy adult is 120/80 mm Hg, representing systolic and diastolic pressure respectively.

Multiple choice
  1. 991 calories

  2. 1020 calories

  3. 2047 calories

  4. 3143 calories

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

As per the 61st round of NSSO report, the per capita food intake in rural India during 2004-05 stands at 2047 calories. Compounded MPCE calculated for the seven-year period starting in the 61st round (2004-05) stands at 3.4% and 3.7% for rural and urban India, respectively and the food intake is 2047 calories. 

Multiple choice
  1. 420 gm and 600 gm respectively

  2. 600 gm and 600 gm respectively

  3. 420 gm and 420 gm respectively

  4. 600 gm and 420 gm respectively

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Standard dietary guidelines for an adult working man often suggest a ratio of carbohydrates to proteins that aligns with 600 grams of carbohydrates and 420 grams of protein to meet caloric and metabolic needs.