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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 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 food and it's constituents energy giving food carbohydrate and its test biological molecules

The energy produced by 1g of carbohydrate is

  1. 4.8 cal

  2. 4.2 kcal

  3. 9 joules

  4. 9.2 kcal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
Carbohydrates, proteins and fats in the foods provide energy for the body functions and physical activities. They, however, do not have same energy content. The following is the energy-content by respective nutrients:
1 gram of carbohydrates- 4kcal
1 gram of protein- 4 kcal
1 gram of fats- 9 kcal
So, the correct answer is '4.2 kcal'
Multiple choice indian land resources land resources of karnataka land utilisation, its pattern and crops of karnataka geography

The intoxicating substance in tobacco is _______.

  1. Caffeine

  2. Nicotine

  3. Tannin

  4. Heroin
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The intoxicating substance in tobacco is Nicotine.
Nicotine abuse is unique because the drug’s intoxicating effects are less intense than most other substances. Although it is a stimulant, nicotine doesn’t produce the high levels of energy or euphoria that drugs like cocaine do. Nicotine does, however, stimulate adrenal glands, which causes a rise in blood pressure and respiration.

Multiple choice evs eat when you need food poisoning and food preservation methods food spoilage, adulteration and preservation food spoilage and adulteration

Which of the following causes food poisoning ?

  1. Aspergillus

  2. Rhizopus

  3. Xanthomaonas

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

The symptoms of food poisoning arise due to the presence of bacteria or other microbes in food and due to the ingestion of toxins contained in food. Some bacteria like Clostridium and Staphylococci and fungi like Aspergillus cause food poisoning.

Multiple choice evs eat when you need food poisoning and food preservation methods food spoilage, adulteration and preservation food spoilage and adulteration

............. is the process which is used to make something free from bacteria.

  1. Fermentation

  2. Sterlization

  3. Condensation

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
Sterilization is a thermal process generally designed to destroy the stores of the bacterium (C. botulinum). As this microorganism can easily be grown under anaerobic condition producing the deadly toxin that causes botulism. So, it requires heating temperature greater than $ 100^{\circ}C $
Multiple choice

What disease is the focus of oncology?

  1. Infections

  2. Diabetes

  3. Arthritis

  4. Cancer
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Oncology is the branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. Oncologists are the doctors who specialize in this field.

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.

Multiple choice

A person who eats more calories than they burn off will...

  1. maintain weight

  2. lose weight

  3. gain weight

  4. stay the same
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Weight change is determined by energy balance. Consuming more calories than the body expends leads to a surplus, which is stored as fat, resulting in weight gain. Conversely, burning more calories than consumed leads to weight loss.

Multiple choice

Why might older adults (over 65) eat less?

  1. Their taste receptors have improved

  2. They have difficulty in chewing and swallowing

  3. They are often ill less frequently than younger adults

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

Older adults often experience physical changes such as dental issues, reduced saliva production, or dysphagia, making chewing and swallowing difficult. Additionally, their sense of taste and smell typically declines, rather than improves, which can also reduce appetite.