This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Cbse > Class 11 > Common Subjects > Home Science > Class 11 Home Science Chapter 1 Food, Nutrition And Health – Quiz 18 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 11 Home Science Chapter 1 Food, Nutrition And Health Quiz 18 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Fish will break up when cooked for long periods because I. it has little connective tissue II. connective tissue contains elastin III. connective tissue is easily hydrolysed A) I and II only. B) I and III only. C) II and III only. D) I, II and III. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I and III only. 2. The Nutrition Facts panel on food labels includes information on A) The price per unit. B) How to prepare the food. C) The expiration date of the food. D) The percent Daily Value of each nutrient per serving. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The percent Daily Value of each nutrient per serving. 3. Which word refers to "the units of energy found in food and drinks" ? A) Fat. B) Calories. C) Fibre. D) Vitamins. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Calories. 4. ..... have plenty of vitamins. A) Candy. B) Fresh foods. C) Soda. D) Chocolate. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Fresh foods. 5. ..... helps keep your lungs, heart, bones, and muscles strong and healthy. A) Exercise. B) Healthy candy. C) Healthy food. D) Breathing. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Exercise. 6. What is the body main source A) Carbohydrates. B) Fats. C) Water. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Carbohydrates. 7. We should throw garbage on road. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 8. Which one is Protective Foods A) Vitamins and Minerals. B) Proteins. C) Carbohydrates. D) Fats. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Vitamins and Minerals. 9. Enjoying a wide variety of healthful foods is an important part of good ..... the process by which the body takes in and uses food. A) Life. B) Nutrition. C) Balance. D) Nutrients. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Nutrition. 10. The nutrient that makes up the greatest percentage of your body is A) Muscle. B) Minerals. C) Water. D) Vitamins. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Water. 11. Which would most likely reduce the risk of heart disease? A) Decreased exercise and a diet low in fat. B) Increased exercise and a diet high in fat. C) Increased exercise and a diet low in carbohydrates. D) Decreased exercise and a diet high in carbohydrates. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Increased exercise and a diet low in carbohydrates. 12. Which activity can help reduce stress without any equipment? A) Lifting weights. B) Running on treadmill. C) Squats. D) EFT tapping. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) EFT tapping. 13. What might happen if you didn't consume enough protein? A) Your body wouldn't be able to build muscle mass. B) You wouldn't have any energy at all. C) You would feel really thirsty all the time. D) You would become overweight. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Your body wouldn't be able to build muscle mass. 14. Which of the following are purchasing guidelines to prevent food-borne illness: A) Select meat, fish, poultry, eggs last during the shopping trip. B) Do not purchase items in bulging or dented cans. C) Wrap perishable items so that juices don't drip onto other food items. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 15. The process in which food is broken down for your body to use is called A) Metabolism. B) Nutrition. C) Digestion. D) Indigestion. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Digestion. 16. How many glasses of coffee can we drink a day? A) 3-5. B) 1-2. C) 2-3. D) 3-4. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 3-5. 17. What is the first course in a simple meal? A) Main Course. B) Dessert. C) Appetizer. D) Beverage. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Appetizer. 18. Having at least one Science subject would be helpful if you decide to study Dietetics and Health at a tertiary institution. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TRUE. 19. A vital part of every cell in your body, are nutrients that help build and maintain body cells and tissues ..... are made of long chains of substances called amino acids. A) Zinc. B) Potassium. C) Calcium. D) Protein. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Protein. 20. Which is a great example of a nutrient dense food? A) An avocado. B) Blueberry muffin. C) Pizza. D) A bag of chips. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) An avocado. 21. When planning meals, which should you not take into consideration? A) Color. B) Variety. C) Balance. D) Moderation. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Color. 22. Which of these is added to the food label because people sometimes don't eat ENOUGH of this? A) Fat. B) Sodium. C) Cholesterol. D) Don't know. E) Calcium. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) Calcium. 23. It is important to have a SMALL amount of fat in your body. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 24. What are some ways to get kids to eat more vegetables? A) Offer choice. Serve a raw and a cooked vegetable at mealtimes. B) Tell your child that they have to eat their vegetables. C) Let your child serve themselves from the healthy choices you offer without comments about what or how much they eat. D) Answers a and c. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Answers a and c. 25. Which of these does not belong in the protein group? A) Chicken. B) Yogurt. C) Egg. D) Beef. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Yogurt. 26. A) Buying in BulkB) Comparison shoppingC) Preparing a shopping listD) Investigating new productsWhich of the ways best describes the practice of looking at different brands of the same foodswhen shopping? A) C. B) B. C) D. D) A. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) B. 27. How many servings of vegetables should a person eat a day? A) 3. B) 4. C) 2. D) 5. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 3. 28. The nutrients in food give your body A) Energy. B) The ability to repair tissues. C) The ability to fight germs. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 29. It is a mineral, and its main purpose is to carry oxygen in the hemoglobin of red blood cells throughout the body so cells can produce energy. A) Iron. B) Calcium. C) Iodine. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Iron. 30. Which part of The Triangle of Health shows it is important to feel good about yourself in order to be completely healthy? A) Emotional. B) Mental. C) Physical. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Emotional. 31. You are pale, listless and feel generally tired and your doctor has recommended that you increase your intake of iron. You are likely to be suffering from. A) Diabetes. B) Anaemia. C) Obesity. D) Hypertension. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Anaemia. 32. A deficiency in which of the following minerals may cause rickets? A) Calcium. B) Iodine. C) Iron. D) Sodium. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Calcium. 33. Something that is found in food that living beings take in to live and grow. A) Harmful substance. B) Nutrient. C) Toxin. D) Poison. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Nutrient. 34. What are Food additives? A) The addition of nutrients that are not naturally present. B) Food in which nutrients that were lost have been added back. C) Substances added to food intentionally to produce a desired effect. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Substances added to food intentionally to produce a desired effect. 35. Butter, cooking oils, salad dressings, fried foods, and desserts are examples of A) Minerals. B) Fats. C) Proteins. D) Vitamins. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Fats. 36. Dairy products are typically: A) Low in fat. B) Low in calories. C) High in proteins. D) High in fiber. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) High in proteins. 37. What is a common behavioral change recommended for weight management? A) Emotional eating. B) Mindful eating. C) Crash diets. D) Skipping meals. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Mindful eating. 38. This nutrient fills the cells and the spaces within your joints along with many other important functions. A) Water. B) Protein. C) Fats. D) Carbohydrates. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Water. 39. Eating at home can be healthy if you A) Follow recipes form a cookbook. B) Decide on healthy choices instead of unhealthy choices. C) Order carryout. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Decide on healthy choices instead of unhealthy choices. 40. What does a sugar tax cause? A) There is not tax on sugary products. B) Sugary products might get more expensive. C) Producers safe money. D) Consumers safe money. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Sugary products might get more expensive. 41. Which of the following is the healthiest type of carbohydrate? A) Cereal made with refined grains. B) Rice made with whole grains. C) White rice. D) Bread made with white flour. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Rice made with whole grains. 42. What is the function of Proteins? A) Provides energy. B) Provides more energy than Carbohydrates. C) Protects us from diseases. D) Help the body to grow and repair the worn out cells. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Help the body to grow and repair the worn out cells. 43. Which class of essential nutrients typically contains more Calories? A) Fats. B) Carbohydrates. C) Water. D) Proteins. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Fats. 44. ..... is essential for controlling body temperature. A) Protein. B) Mineral. C) Vitamin. D) Water. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Water. 45. What does virtual learning mean? A) Learning from home. B) Exercising. C) Learning from school. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Learning from home. 46. Which one is NOT a vegetable? A) Lettuce. B) Tomato. C) Carrots. D) Ice cream. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Ice cream. 47. What type of foods are natural and do not have seeds? A) Fruits. B) Grains. C) Vegetables. D) Protein. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Vegetables. 48. Which of the following is NOT a type of skin cancer? A) Cerebal Cell Carcinoma. B) Basal Cell Carcinoma. C) Squamous Cell Carcinoma. D) Melanoma. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Cerebal Cell Carcinoma. 49. What are some good ways deal with a picky eater? A) Be consistent and serve 3 meals and 2 to 3 snacks at regular times each day. B) Help your child come to the table hungry. Keep your child active. C) Make deals. If they eat a certain amount they get something they want. D) Answers a) and b). Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Answers a) and b). 50. What is the name of the label that is required by the FDA on all packaged foods that shows the numbers and percentages of nutrients in a food? A) Ingredients Label. B) Calorie Label. C) Nutrition Facts Label. D) Food Additive Label. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Nutrition Facts Label. 51. On average, today's youth are eating too much fat. Which of these foods contains the most fat and should be eaten in small amounts? A) Orange. B) Bacon. C) Avocado. D) Tortilla. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Bacon. 52. Disease causing microorganisims are known as ..... A) Germs. B) Pathogens. C) All of above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) All of above. 53. Which vitamin is essential for proper vision? A) Vitamin D. B) Vitamin C. C) Vitamin A. D) Vitamin B. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Vitamin A. 54. Researchers wish to determine the percentage of U.S. college undergraduates who regularly eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables a day. To do so what study must they conduct? A) An animal experiment. B) A clinical trial. C) A case control study. D) An observational study. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) An observational study. 55. Which type of protein is found in cereals? A) Animal. B) Plant. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Plant. 56. Kids have small stomachs so they need to eat often. How often should kids eat? A) Kids should eat small amounts of food many times during the day. B) Kids should eat 3 meals and 2 to 3 small, healthy snacks. C) Kids should eat 3 good meals a day. It's not good to snack. D) Kids should eat only 2 times a day. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Kids should eat 3 meals and 2 to 3 small, healthy snacks. 57. Understanding information in a food label should not be taught to kids. A) True. B) False. C) None of the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 58. What Adulterant they use in cereals A) Powder. B) Corn. C) Cornflakes. D) Marbles. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Marbles. 59. Which of the following organizations are involved in food and nutrition activities within the Caribbean region? I. Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) II. World Health Organization (WHO) III. Organization of American States (OAS) A) I and II only. B) I and III only. C) II and III only. D) I, II and III. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) II and III only. 60. You've seen the signs in restaurant restrooms: "Employees must wash their hands before returning to work." Restaurants have this policy because handwashing after using the restroom is one strategy to prevent ..... , or food poisoning. A) Constipation. B) Hunger. C) Colon cancer. D) Foodborne illness. 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