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Health and Nutrition

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Health and nutrition questions explore the benefits of physical activity, chronic disease prevention, and dietary choices. This topic bridges human biology with everyday wellness, appearing in general science papers. Practice these questions to master concepts related to healthy lifestyles and aging.

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Health and Nutrition Questions

Multiple choice evs let's clean together cleanliness who will do this work? personal and public cleanliness

Which of the following practices can be considered as healthy habits?

  1. Cleaning and ironing of clothes

  2. Eating too much

  3. Stress

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Healthy habits of an individual are associated with personal hygiene. Healthy habits such as cleanliness of the body parts, household, surrounding environment, sufficient sleep, regular physical activity etc., are important for a healthy lifestyle. 

Therefore, the correct answer is option A.

Multiple choice evs let's clean together cleanliness who will do this work? personal and public cleanliness
................... is as important as nutrition and exercise for a healthy lifestyle.

  1. Adequate sleep

  2. Insufficient sleep

  3. Continuous work

  4. Eating fried food
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Sleep is an essential component to maintain a healthy life. Insufficient sleep may increase the risk of developing high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. Poor sleep has been linked to many medical conditions, including obesity. Many experts suggest that quality sleep is as important to your health and well-being as good nutrition and exercise. 

Therefore, the correct answer is option A.

Multiple choice evs let's clean together cleanliness who will do this work? personal and public cleanliness

Physical exercise improves the _________ system.

  1. Reproductive

  2. Excretory

  3. Nervous

  4. Cardiovascular

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

Physical exercise enhances or maintains physical fitness. It strengthens muscles and improves the cardiovascular system. Regular physical activity can also lower the blood pressure and improve the cholesterol levels. No physical activity results in increased risk of cardiovascular disease. 

Therefore, the correct answer is option D.

Multiple choice evs let's clean together cleanliness who will do this work? personal and public cleanliness

Regular exercise and proper rest is an important part of

  1. Mental health.

  2. Physical health.

  3. Public health.

  4. Both A and B.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Personal hygiene is a part of the prevention of infection or disease. Personal hygiene includes the approaches which can be undertaken with regard to self to prevent the occurrence of infection. Maintaining good hygiene and cleanliness, taking care of own skin, eating healthy food, drinking boiled water, etc. are some of the measures which can be taken by individual level and are a part of personal hygiene. Regular exercise and proper sleep help to maintain the body healthy and free of infections. 

Thus, the correct answer is option B.

Multiple choice zoology nervous system nervous systems involved in emotions types of nervous system components of nervous system

Which of the following is not a sympathetic effect?

  1. Increased blood pressure

  2. Increased storage of glycogen from glucose

  3. Increased heart rate

  4. Increased constriction of the blood vessels
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The parasympathetic nervous system decreases respiration and heart rate and increases digestion. Stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous systems results in the construction of pupils. Salivation, decrease heart rate and blood pressure.

So, the correct option is 'Increased storage of glycogen from glucose'.

Multiple choice biology economic importance of plants and animals uses of angiosperms importance and classification of angiosperms classification of angiosperms importance of plants

Assertion : Sunflower oil is suggested for heart patients.

Reason : Sunflower oil does not increase the cholesterol level


  1. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion

  2. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion

  3. If the assertion is true but the reason is false

  4. If both the assertion and reason are false

  5. If the assertion is false but reason is true
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

(a) Sunflower oil can be safely used by heart patients because sunflower oil does not raise the cholesterol level in the blood.

SO the correct option is A.

Multiple choice evs science of kitchen balanced diet and malnutrition assimilation of food components and importance of food skeletal system and muscles assimilation of food and egestion busy at work - our internal organs

Which of the following can be useful to avoid digestive problems?

  1. Balanced diet

  2. Drinking plenty of water

  3. Thoroughly masticating food

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Digestion is the process in which the food gets digested and broken down into smaller components which are absorbed by the cells of the body. If the process of digestion is not carried out properly, it might lead to bowel problems like constipation. There should be a balanced diet which includes fibers. Plenty of water should be taken which will prevent the problems like constipation and acidity. The food should be properly masticated before swallowing because the basic digestion starts in the mouth.

Thus, the correct answer is option D. 

Multiple choice evs science of kitchen balanced diet and malnutrition assimilation of food components and importance of food skeletal system and muscles assimilation of food and egestion busy at work - our internal organs

A person is not suffering from indigestion. This can be analyzed as 

  1. Balanced diet is not taken.

  2. Taking diet in hurry.

  3. Thoroughly chewing the food.

  4. Doing exercise after meal.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Indigestion is the problem when the food is not digested properly. This may occur due to the acid in the stomach, exercise after meals, diet is taken in hurry, the food contains excess fat or the food is not chewed properly. When the person has taken a balanced diet which contains fibres, proteins, sugars, vitamins, then there are fewer chances that the person will suffer from the problems of indigestion. When the food is chewed properly, the food gets properly digested. 

Thus, the correct answer is option C. 

Multiple choice evs food trends balanced diet and malnutrition assimilation of food components and importance of food minerals in our diets types of nutrients

Maintaining health is possible, if _______ is maintained. 

  1. Height

  2. Weight

  3. Diet

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

  • An important way to maintain your personal health is to have a healthy diet. A healthy diet includes a variety of plant-based and animal-based foods that provide nutrients to your body. 
  • Such nutrients give you energy and keep your body running. Nutrients help build and strengthen bones, muscles, and tendons and also regulate body processes (i.e., blood pressure). 
  • Physical exercise enhances or maintains physical fitness and sleep is an essential component to maintaining health. In children, sleep is also vital for growth and development. 
So, the correct answer is 'Diet'.

Multiple choice biology control and co-ordination in plants and animals control of blood glucose hormones in human reproduction testes and ovary

Feedback Mechanism is the important for homeostasis.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Homeostasis relates to dynamic physiological processes that help us maintain an internal environment suitable for normal function. Feedback mechanism also helps in maintaining this balance of the hormones in the body.

Multiple choice

What is the most important thing to do before and during exercise?

  1. Eat lots of food

  2. Drink a sports drink

  3. Drink milk

  4. Drink plenty of water
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Hydration is critical before, during, and after exercise to maintain performance and prevent dehydration, which is far more important than consuming specific foods or sugary drinks.

Multiple choice

Eating breakfast every morning is healthy for a person?

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Eating breakfast is widely considered a healthy habit as it helps kickstart metabolism and provides energy for the day. While individual needs vary, it is generally recommended by nutritionists.

Multiple choice

Which is a benefit of regular exercise?

  1. controls weight

  2. improves mood

  3. boosts energy

  4. all are correct
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Regular physical activity offers comprehensive health benefits, including weight control, mood improvement through endorphin release, and increased overall energy levels.