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Nutrition and Food Sources

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Nutrition and Food Sources questions test your knowledge of vitamins, dietary minerals, carbohydrates, and specialized dietary principles. This topic is commonly asked in railway, SSC, and UPSC exams. Review these questions to master the biological and health aspects of human nutrition.

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Nutrition and Food Sources Questions

Multiple choice

Vipul got his hand fractured while playing football. Doctor advised him to take a lot of milk. Why the doctor has advised him so?

  1. It contains protein.

  2. It contains sulphur.

  3. It contains sodium.

  4. It contains calcium.

  5. It contains carbohydrate.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Calcium is the major mineral found in milk. Vipul has fracture in his bone, so he need a lot of calcium to speed up his bone fracture healing time, as bones are made up of calcium.

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is not correct about the balanced diet?

  1. Balanced diet consists of right proportion of carbohydrate, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals and water.

  2. It is defined as the right food with the right kind of physical exercise.

  3. It consists of junk food like pizzas, burger, fries and fizzy drinks.

  4. It is a diet that nourishes our body.

  5. A balanced diet helps kids grow up healthy.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Balanced diet does not consist of junk food like pizzas, burger, fries and fizzy drinks. A balanced diet consists of carbohydrate, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals and water.

Multiple choice

Match the following.

 
1. Proteins A. Gives energy
2. Carbohydrates and fats B. Gives strength
3. Vitamins C. Growth food
4. Minerals D. Protects our body from infection and diseases

  1. 1 - C, 2 - A, 3 - B, 4 - D

  2. 1 - C, 2 - A, 3 - D, 4 - B

  3. 1 - B, 2 - D, 3 - A, 4 - C

  4. 1 - D, 2 - B ,3 - A, 4 - C

  5. 1 - C, 2 - D, 3 - A, 4 - B
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

All matches are correct here. Protein helps in growth of our body that is why growing kids need more protein in their diet. Carbohydrate and fats are energy-giving foods. They give energy to perform our daily activities. Vitamins are protective for our body as they protect our body from various diseases and minerals give strength to our body like calcium gives strength to our bones.

Multiple choice

Which food is called body building food?

  1. Food containing proteins

  2. Food containing fats and carbohydrates

  3. Food containing vitamins and minerals

  4. Food which contains all the nutrients required for the growth of our body

  5. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

They are body building food.

Multiple choice

A balanced diet contains _______.

  1. proteins, carbohydrates and fats

  2. minerals and vitamins

  3. roughage and water

  4. all of the above

  5. none of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The food, which contain all the minerals, vitamins, roughage, water and all nutrients, which are required for over all growth of the body is called balanced diet.

Multiple choice

Directions: Read the passage given below and answer the question that follows.

Fruit has been recognized as a good source of vitamins and minerals; and for their role in preventing vitamin C and vitamin A deficiencies. People who eat fruit as a part of their daily diet generally have a reduced risk of chronic diseases. Fruit are important source of many nutrients, including potassium, fiber and vitamin C. Eating Fruit Provides Health Benefits The nutrients in fruit are vital for health and maintenance of our body. The potassium in fruit can reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. Potassium may also reduce the risk of developing kidney stones and help to decrease bone loss as you age. Folate (folic acid) helps the body to form red blood cells.

Fruit is a rich source of

  1. vitamins

  2. calcium

  3. minerals

  4. Both (1) and (3)

  5. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Fruit has been recognized as a good source of vitamins and minerals.