Nutrition MCQ

A substance needed by the body for growth, energy, repair and maintenance is called a _____.
A: nutrient
B: carbohydrate
C: calorie
D: fatty acid
Answer: A
2. All of the following are nutrients found in food except ___.

A: plasma
B: proteins
C: carbohydrates
D: vitamins
Answer: A
3. A diet high in saturated fats can be linked to which of the following?

A: kidney failure
B: bulimia
C: anorexia
D: cardiovascular disease
Answer: D
4. Amylases in saliva begin the breakdown of carbohydrates into ____.

A: fatty acids
B: polypeptides
C: amino acids
D: simple sugars
Answer: D
[1:18 am, 27/11/2023] Anindita Haolader: Your body needs vitamins and minerals because
_____.
A: they give the body energy
B: they help carry out metabolic reactions
C: they insulate the body’s organs
D: they withdraw heat from the body
Answer: B
6. Food passes through the stomach directly by ___.

A: the large intestine
B: the small intestine
C: the heart
D: the pancreas
Answer: B
7. About half of your diet should be made up of ____.

A: grains and vegetables
B: fruits and milk
C: milk and cheese
D: fats and sugars
Answer: A
8. A mineral that the body needs to work properly is _____.

A: calcium
B: silver
C: gold
D: lead
Answer: A
9. According to the MyPyramind food guidance system, a person should obtain most of their fat
from ____.
A: beef, chicken, and fish
B: vegetables oils, nuts, and fish
C…
[1:21 am, 27/11/2023] Anindita Haolader: This food group is our body’s best source of energy?
A. Meat Group
B. fats,oils and sweets
C. breads and cereals
D. milk and cheese
Answer: C
12. Which of these is NOT considered a nutrient?

A. vitamins
B. minerals
C. fiber
D. fats
Answer: C
13. Which of these is added to the food label because people sometimes don’t eat ENOUGH of
this?
A. fat
B. calcium
C. sodium
D. cholesterol
Answer: B
14. Which of these is required on the food label?

A. total carbohydrate
B. sugars
C. iron
D. all of the above
Answer: D
15. The bread, cereal, rice and pasta group is a good source of ___?
A. carbohydrate
B. vitamin C
C. calcium
D. vitamin D
Answer: A
16. Citrus fruits are an excellent source of ___?

A. calcium
B. vitamin c
C. vitamin B
D. calories
Answer: B
17. Foods from the meat, poultry, fish dry beans, eggs and nuts group are an important source of
____?
A. iron
B. fiber
C. beta carotene
D. calcium
Answer: A
18. Which food contains the most fat?

A. graham crackers
B. brownies
C. pudding
D. angel food cake
Answer: B
19. The milk, cheese & yogurt group are important for ____?
A. strong bones
B. teeth
C. muscles
D. all of the above
Answer: D
20. How many servings of vegetables do we need each day?

A. 6-11
B. 2-3
C. 3-5
D. 1-2
Answer: C
21. Which of the following nutrients is needed to build and maintain the structural components
of the body?
A. Carbohydrates
B. Protein
C. Fat
D. Fiber
Answer: B
22. Which of the following nutrients is known as the sunshine vitamin?

A. Vitamin C
B. Vitamin A
C. Vitamin K
D. Vitamin D
Answer: D
23. All of the following are needed for strong bones except:
A. Thiamin
B. Calcium
C. Magnesium
D. Vitamin D
Answer: A
24. Which of these nutrients is the preferred energy source for the body?
A. B Complex Vitamins
B. Carbohydrates
C. Fats
D. Fiber
Answer: B
FOOD NUTRITION Objective type Questions with Answers

25. This nutrient is needed for a healthy immune system and s
[1:24 am, 27/11/2023] Anindita Haolader: 25. This nutrient is needed for a healthy immune
system and strong connective tissue:
[1:27 am, 27/11/2023] Anindita Haolader: Fiber
B. Vitamin K
C. Vitamin C
D. Fluoride
Answer: C
26. Which of the following is the best source for omega-3 fatty acids?
A. Corn oil
B. Wheat products
C. Pork
D. Sardines
Answer: D
27. This mineral is essential for healthy red blood cells and a deficiency might cause anemia.
A. Iron
B. Magnesium
C. Iodine
D. Chromium
Answer: A
28. This vitamin is needed to prevent a birth defect called Spina Bifida
A. Vitamin D
B. Vitamin A
C. Folate
D. Vitamin E
Answer: C
29. This nutrient is needed for making hormones, healthier skin, and to make cell membranes:
A. Fat
B. Carbohydrate
C. Fiber
D. Vitamin B12
Answer: A
30. This nutrient is most important for healthy vision:
A. Vitamin K
B. Iron
C. Calcium
D. Vitamin A
Answer: D
31. The United States Department of Agriculture’s Daily Food Guide suggests that the Fats, Oils
and Sweets Group be used _.
A. once a week
B. four times a day
C. never on Sundays
D. sparingly
E. every Tuesday
Answer: D
32. The United States Department of Agriculture’s Daily Food Guide calls for eating _ servings
of the Bread, Cereal, Rice and Pasta Group.
A. 1-3
B. 4-5
C. 6-11
D. 12-15
E. 16-20
Answer: C
of the Milk, Yogurt, and Cheese Group.
A. 0-1
B. 2-3
C. 3-4
D. 5-6
E. 6-7
Answer: B
of the Fruit Group every day.
A. 0-1
B. 2-4
C. 4-5
D. 5-6
E. 6-7
Answer: B
35. Which of the following beverages has no fat, sugar, or oils?

A. milk
B. root beer
C. coffee with cream
D. iced tea unsweetened
E. lemonade
Answer: D
36. What food doesn’t belong to this food group?

A. noodles
B. crackers
C. scallion
D. macaroni
E. cous cous
Answer: C

A. cookies
B. candy
C. sald dressing
D. cherries
E. butter
Answer: D

A. chocolate milk
B. cream cheese
C. ice cream
D. salad dressing
E. yogurt
Answer: D
39. _____is an example of a hydrogenated fat.

A. Butter
B. Margarine
C. Olive oil
Answer: B
40. If you order hot oatmeal in a restaurant it may taste flat because
A. no sugar was added.
B. no salt was added.
C. it was cooked in a microwave.
Answer: B
41. Fruits and vegetables are usually considered as good sources of

A. protein.
B. vitamins & minerals.
C. unsaturated fats.
Answer: B
42. Degenerative diseases are most closely associated with

A. diets deficient in protein.
B. affluent lifestyles.
C. heredity.
Answer: B
43. The “bottom line” in determining the quality of a recipe is

A. nutritional value.
B. taste testing.
C. cost.
Answer: B
44. Eggs, milk, and meat are usually classified as good sources of
A. carbohydrates.
B. protein.
C. fat.
Answer: B
45. The human body and the food that fuels it came together as a consequence of
A. chance, time, and circumstance
B. the activity of an intelligent designer
C. neither of the above
Answer: B
46. Chemically speaking, the enzymes are:

A. proteins
B. lipids
C. vitamins
D. None of these
Answer: A
47. A vitamin needed for production of collagen fibres is:

A. thiamine
B. ascorbic acid
C. retinol
D. tocopherol
Answer: B
48. The total iron content of the adult body is normally:

A. 1 to 3 grams
B. 5 to 6 grams
C. 3.5 to 4 grams
D. 6 to 8 grams
Answer: C
49. Balanced diet should have approximately:

A. 1/5 proteins, 1/4 fats and 1/4 carbohydrates
B. 1/2 proteins, 3/5 fats and 1/4 carbohydrates
C. 1/5 proteins, 1/4 fats and 1/5 carbohydrates
D. 1/5 proteins, 1/5 fats and 3/5carbohydrates

Answer: D
50. Fish liver oil is a rich source of:

A. Vitamin D and A
B. Vitamin B6 and C
C. Vitamin K and E
D. Vitamin B1 and B2
Answer: A
51. The sunshine vitamin prevents the deficiency disease of:

A. scurvy
B. pellagra

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A substance needed by the body for growth, energy, repair and maintenance is called a _____.

2. All of the following are nutrients found in food except ___.

3. A diet high in saturated fats can be linked to which of the following?

4. Amylases in saliva begin the breakdown of carbohydrates into ____.

6. Food passes through the stomach directly by ___.

7. About half of your diet should be made up of ____.

8. A mineral that the body needs to work properly is _____.

12. Which of these is NOT considered a nutrient?

14. Which of these is required on the food label?

16. Citrus fruits are an excellent source of ___?

18. Which food contains the most fat?

20. How many servings of vegetables do we need each day?

22. Which of the following nutrients is known as the sunshine vitamin?

FOOD NUTRITION Objective type Questions with Answers

30. This nutrient is most important for healthy vision:

35. Which of the following beverages has no fat, sugar, or oils?

36. What food doesn’t belong to this food group?

37. What food doesn’t belong to this food group?

38. What food doesn’t belong to this food group?

39. _____is an example of a hydrogenated fat.

41. Fruits and vegetables are usually considered as good sources of

42. Degenerative diseases are most closely associated with

43. The “bottom line” in determining the quality of a recipe is

46. Chemically speaking, the enzymes are:

47. A vitamin needed for production of collagen fibres is:

48. The total iron content of the adult body is normally:

49. Balanced diet should have approximately:

B. 1/2 proteins, 3/5 fats and 1/4 carbohydrates

C. 1/5 proteins, 1/4 fats and 1/5 carbohydrates

D. 1/5 proteins, 1/5 fats and 3/5carbohydrates

50. Fish liver oil is a rich source of:

51. The sunshine vitamin prevents the deficiency disease of:

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