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Multiple choice biology food and health adulteration of food food adulteration food and human health

Smoked foods are not favoured now because of the possible toxicity of

  1. Benzpyrene

  2. Nitrogen oxides

  3. Sulphur dioxide

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

Benzopyrene is the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon that is released upon the incomplete combustion of the organic matter. It is found in cigarette smoke, coal tar, smoked and grilled food etc. The consumption of such foods causes toxicity on the blood.

A. Benzopyrene is the toxic hydrocarbon in smoked food.
B. Nitrogen oxide is released from the fertilizer factories, vehicular exhausts and industrial emission.
C. Sulphur dioxide is released from the smelting facilities, vehicles and industries.
Hence, the correct answer is 'Benzopyrene'.

Multiple choice biology food and health adulteration of food food adulteration food and human health

The adulterant used in turmeric powder is

  1. Tamarind seed powder

  2. Yellow saw dust

  3. Talcum powder

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

Turmeric can be adulterated by metanil yellow. Metanil yellow is prepared using some basic raw materials like metanilic acid and diphenylamine. Metanil yellow is a principal non-permitted food colour used extensively in India. The effect of long-term consumption of metanil yellow on the developing and adult brain causes neurotoxicity. 

Therefore, the correct answer is option D.

Multiple choice biology food and health adulteration of food food adulteration food and human health

"The prevention of food adulteration act" was promulgated in

  1. 1954

  2. 1957

  3. 1964

  4. 1967
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Adulteration is the process of mixing the food products with some unwanted materials which have no nutritional value and decrease the value of the food. It is necessary to prevent adulteration of food in order to provide the people with proper nutrition. The law or act was passed to prevent adulteration of food as The prevention of food adulteration act. This act was enacted in the year 1954. 

Thus, the correct answer is option A. 

Multiple choice biology food and health adulteration of food food adulteration food and human health
Recently in the news there was an awareness programme about low quality and adulterated food products.
(i) What adulterants can be present in food products like (a) sweet (b) honey (c) sugar (d) ghee?
(ii) What measure has been taken by the government to overcome this?

  1. (i) (a) - metanil yellow, (b) - jaggery, (c) - chalk powder, (d) - boiled bones of cows and pigs;
    (ii) Prevention of Food Adulteration Act.

  2. (i) (a) - sugar, (b) - chalk powder, (c) - chicory, (d) - white powder;

    (ii) Food Safety Act.

  3. (i) (a) - argomone seeds, (b) - metanil yellow, (c) - water, (d) - vanaspathi;

    (ii) Food Protection Act.

  4. (i) (a) - metanil yellow, (b) - sugar, (c) - sawdust, (d) - vanaspathi;

    (ii) Prevention of Food Adulteration Act.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A- i) Sweets are contaminated with starch and a dye known as metanil yellow. ii) Honey is contaminated with water and sugar. iii) Sugar is contaminated with sawdust,white powder, etc. iv) Ghee is contaminated with vanaspati. v) "Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954" was enacted by the government of India. The objective of this act was to ensure pure and wholesome food to the consumers and also to prevent fraud or deception .                                                     

Multiple choice biology food and health adulteration of food food adulteration food and human health

What was the cause of 'Yusho' disease which occurred in 1968 form a leak in 1968 canning factory? 

  1. DBCP

  2. PCB

  3. Formaldehyde

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

In 1968, a mixture of dioxins and polychlorinated biphenyl (PCBs) got into rice bran oil by accidental leakage at the rice oil producing Kanemi Company on February 7-15 produced in northern Kyushu. Contaminated cooking oil sickened more than 1860 people. The symptoms were called Yusho disease. 

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

.......... occurs when all the the nutrients that body needs are not obtained in the proper proportions from the diet.

  1. Obesity

  2. Loss of apetite

  3. Malnutrition

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

  • Obesity is a condition that is associated with having an excess amount of body fat, defined by genetic and environmental factors that are difficult to control when dieting.
  • Malnutrition refers to deficiencies, excesses or imbalances in a person’s intake of energy and/or nutrients.
So, the correct option is 'Malnutrition'.

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'.