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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

Which of the following options are the sources of proteins?

  1. Fish, paneer, milk

  2. Meat, egg, gram

  3. Beans, dals, meat

  4. Mango, egg, liver oil
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Proteins form a major component of a balanced diet. Plant products like pulses, grams and animal products like fish, paneer, milk etc. are the main sources of proteins. 

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is not true?

  1. Food makes oxygen available for our body.

  2. Food provides energy to our body.

  3. Food has nutrients, which are vital for proper body functioning.

  4. Food is necessary for the proper growth of our body.
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Explanation

Food is required by our body for its growth, proper functioning. It also provides us energy. Oxygen is not made from the food.

Multiple choice

Which of the following options is/are not nutrient?

  1. Water

  2. Carbohydrates

  3. Fats

  4. Proteins
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Explanation

To maintain the nutrient content of the body for the optimal growth, one should eat a balanced diet. A balanced diet basically includes 5 major nutrients: proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals. Also water and dietary fibers make a part of our diet, but water is not included in nutrients. 

Multiple choice

Consumption of fish is considered to be healthy when compared to flesh of other animals because fish contains

  1. polyunsaturated fatty acids

  2. saturated fatty acids

  3. essential vitamins

  4. more carbohydrates and proteins
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Explanation

Fish flesh is widely recommended for heart health because it is rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, particularly omega-3 fatty acids, unlike many terrestrial animal meats that contain higher levels of saturated fats.

Multiple choice

Good sources of vitamin E do not include

  1. Pulses

  2. Almonds

  3. Spinach

  4. None of these
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Explanation

Vitamin E is found in nuts, seeds, and vegetable oils. Pulses are generally not considered good sources of Vitamin E.

Multiple choice

Soyabean is one of the richest source of ____.

  1. proteins

  2. vitamins

  3. minerals

  4. carbohydrates
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Explanation

Soybeans are widely recognized as a high-quality plant-based source of protein. They contain all essential amino acids, making them a complete protein source.