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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 evs food components simple test for nutrients test for nutrients energy from different food components

Dietary fibers are composed of

  1. Cellulose

  2. Amylase

  3. Proteins

  4. Unsaturated fats
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

  • Fiber is the indigestible part of plant foods that travels through the digestive system and absorbs the water along the way.
  • It is also known as roughage.
  • Dietary fiber contains non-starch polysaccharides such as cellulose, dextrins, inulin, lignin, beta-glucans, and waxes. 
So, the correct answer is 'Cellulose'.

Multiple choice evs food components simple test for nutrients test for nutrients energy from different food components
A B
Spinach Roughage
Milk Iodine
Salt Iron
Whole grain Calcium

  1. i-d, ii-a, iii-c, iv-d

  2. i-d, ii-c, iii-a, iv-b

  3. i-c, ii-a, iii-d, iv-b

  4. i-c, ii-d, iii-b, iv-a
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

(i)Spinach-(c)iron -Spinach is an extremely nutrient-rich vegetable. It is a rich source of vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, magnesium, manganese, iron. Spinach contains iron absorption inhibiting-substance, oxalate which can bind to the iron to form ferrous oxalate.

(ii)Milk-(d)calcium -Milk and other dairy products are sources of calcium. Calcium is a mineral that the body needs for numerous functions, including building and maintaining bones and teeth, blood clotting, the transmission of nerve impulses, and the regulation of the heart’s rhythm.
(iii)Salt-(b)iodine-Table salt contains a minute amount of the element iodine. Iodine intake in form of iodised salt prevents iodine deficiency. This deficiency may cause thyroid gland problems,
(Iv)Whole grain-(a)roughage-Fibre, also known as roughage, is the part of plant-based foods (grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and beans) that the body can't break down.
So, the correct option is 'i-c, ii-d, iii-b, iv-a'.

Multiple choice evs food components simple test for nutrients test for nutrients energy from different food components

Fibre in diet can be obtained through

  1. Vegetables

  2. Fruits

  3. Cereals

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

Good sources include wheat bran, corn bran, rice bran, the skins of fruits and vegetables, nuts, seeds, dried beans and wholegrain foods. Most plant-based foods, such as oatmeal and beans, contain both soluble and insoluble fiber. The fibers helps to increase bowel movement and helps in digestion. So, the correct option is 'All of the above'.

Multiple choice evs - i food components simple test for nutrients test for nutrients energy from different food components

Which of the following is/are incorrect statement(s)?
i. Fried food is good for health.
ii. Vitamins protect us from diseases.
iii. Water helps in digestion of food.
iv. Spices are obtained from animals.

  1. i and iv

  2. ii and iii

  3. iv only

  4. i and iii
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Fried foods contain high fat, calories and salt. They are cooked in hydrogenated fats(transfats). Eating them can put at a higher risk of developing diseases like heart diseases, diabetes etc.

spices are the substances which are used for colouring, preserving and flavouring the food. They may be in the form of seeds, fruit, leaves, barks etc. They are naturally obtained from plants.
So, the correct option is 'i and iv'.

Multiple choice biology mineral nutrition in plants nutrients and nutrition essential and non-essential mineral elements transport in the xylem of plants

Mushroom is referred to as a vegetable meat because it _________________.

  1. Contains proteins

  2. Contains vitamins and carbohydrates

  3. Contains folic acid and amino acids

  4. Is rich in proteins and minerals
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Mushrooms are often called 'vegetable meat' because they contain a significant amount of protein, making them a good plant-based protein source.

Multiple choice biology digestion and absorption nutrition deficiency diseases parts of the digestive system digestive system of human

Continued consumption of a diet rich in butter, red meat and eggs for a long period may lead to

  1. Vitamin A toxicity

  2. Kidney stones

  3. Hypercholesterolemia

  4. Urine laden with ketone bodies
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Continued consumption of fat rich diet causes hypercholesterolemia. Hypercholesterolemia is the presence of high levels of cholesterol in the blood. High cholesterol raises your risk for heart disease, heart attack and stroke. 

Kidney stones are solid mass made up of tiny crystals. There are different types of kidney stones. The exact cause depends on the type of stone like, calcium stones, uric acid stone etc. 
Vitamin A toxicity or hypervitaminosis A is having too much of vitamin A in the body. 
Ketonuria is condition in which ketone bodies are present in urine. Body produces excess ketone bodies as an alternate source of energy during starvation or diabetes mellitus (type 1).
Therefore, the correct answer is option C.

Multiple choice biology nutrition and diet effect on general health diseases caused by changes in lifestyle diet, drugs and disease

Which of the following is a good source of proteins?

  1. Eggs

  2. Rice

  3. Water

  4. Potato
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
  • Balanced diet: A diet that contains the proper proportions of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water necessary to maintain good health. 
  • Eggs are loaded with vitamins, minerals, high-quality protein, good fats and various other lesser-known nutrients. 
  • Eggs are so nutritious that they're often referred to as "nature's multivitamin." Hence, the egg is a good source of proteins.
So, the correct answer is 'eggs'.

Multiple choice evs food trends effect on general health diseases caused by changes in lifestyle diet, drugs and disease

Which of the following contains good food?

  1. Roti only

  2. Balanced diet

  3. Food from market

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

  • Good food means a healthy diet. The balanced diet is a healthy diet as it contains all the necessary components of food required for a healthy body. It provides energy and strength to the body.

So the correct answer is 'Balanced diet'.

Multiple choice evs food and health effect on general health diseases caused by changes in lifestyle diet, drugs and disease

A diet containing adequate quantities of all _________is called a balanced diet.

  1. Nutrients

  2. Protein

  3. Fats

  4. Vitamins
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A balanced diet is one which provides all the nutrients in required amounts and proper proportions. The basic component of the balance diet is proteins, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. The quantities of foods needed to meet the nutrient requirements vary with age, gender, physiological status and physical activity. 

So, the correct answer is 'Nutrients'.

Multiple choice evs food and health effect on general health diseases caused by changes in lifestyle diet, drugs and disease

All that we consume in a day is together called our 

  1. Food

  2. Diet

  3. Supplement

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

Diet refer to the food and drink a person consumes daily which is oxidized to form energy. The diet which contains all the major components is known as balanced diet. The basic component of the balance diet is proteins, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. The quantities of foods needed to meet the nutrient requirements vary with age, gender, physiological status and physical activity.

So, the correct option is 'Diet'.

Multiple choice evs food and health effect on general health diseases caused by changes in lifestyle diet, drugs and disease

Good diet influences

  1. Growth

  2. Reproduction

  3. Digestion

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
Balanced diet is said to be good diet as it contains all the essential nutrients required for growth and development of the body. It also improves the digestion and reproduction in an organism.
So, the correct answer is 'All of the above'.
Multiple choice evs food and health effect on general health diseases caused by changes in lifestyle diet, drugs and disease

Which of the following is a major source of protein?

  1. Fish

  2. Egg

  3. Jaggery

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

Proteins are regarded as the building blocks of our body. It helps in the growth and development of the body. It helps to build and repair the damaged tissues. It forms an integral component of the enzymes and hormones of the body which helps in the regulation of metabolic activities like digestion etc. It also provides energy to the body for physical and metabolic activities. The protein contains four calories per gram. Fish and proteins are good sources of proteins. Other sources are milk, yoghurt and cheese etc.

Jaggery is a good source of iron which forms an integral component of haemoglobin of the blood.
So, the correct answer is 'Fish and Egg'.