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 19 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 11 Home Science Chapter 1 Food, Nutrition And Health Quiz 19 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which factor does not influence your food choice? A) Cost of food. B) Your personal taste. C) Family traditions. D) Your age. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Your age. 2. ..... are substances that the body cannot manufacture but that are needed for forming healthy bones and teeth and for regulating many vital body processes. A) Vegtables. B) Minerals. C) Cholestrols. D) Fruits. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Minerals. 3. Which of the following is NOT a personal hygiene practice? A) Keeping fingernails short. B) Wearing jewelry. C) Covering hair completely. D) Wearing a chef's hat. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Wearing jewelry. 4. Which habit would most likely lead to increased energy production in cells? A) Eating fewer fatty foods. B) Eating fewer carbohydrates. C) Getting plenty of rest. D) Exercising regularly. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Exercising regularly. 5. How much exercise should you be getting daily? A) 20 minutes. B) 2 hours. C) 1 hour. D) 40 minutes. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 1 hour. 6. Which of the following is not one of the six basic nutrients? A) Protein. B) Vitamins. C) Carbohydrates. D) Fiber. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Fiber. 7. A protein that lacks one or more essential amino acids is termed: A) Complete. B) Partially complete. C) Incomplete. D) Supplementary. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Incomplete. 8. Which nutrient helps you grow strong bones? A) Fats. B) Sugar. C) Calcium. D) Protein. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Calcium. 9. What is the process by which food is taken in and utilized by the body? A) Digestion. B) Excretion. C) Absorption. D) Nutrition. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Nutrition. 10. What is the primary benefit of antioxidants? A) Promote weight loss. B) Increase appetite. C) Provide energy. D) Protect against cell damage. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Protect against cell damage. 11. Iron is not an important mineral for your body. True or False. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 12. What is the standard measure of food? A) Pattern of food. B) Serving Size. C) Diet quality. D) How much you eat. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Serving Size. 13. Which of the following is a macronutrient essential for energy production in the body? A) Carbohydrates. B) Minerals. C) Water. D) Vitamins. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Carbohydrates. 14. Eating too many calories per day is linked to overweight and obesity. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TRUE. 15. What is the correct eating order for weight loss? A) Fibre $\rightarrow$ Protein $\rightarrow$ Carbs. B) Carbs $\rightarrow$ Protein $\rightarrow$ Fibre. C) Protein $\rightarrow$ Fibre $\rightarrow$ Carbs. D) Carbs $\rightarrow$ Fibre $\rightarrow$ Protein. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Protein $\rightarrow$ Fibre $\rightarrow$ Carbs. 16. Which of the following is the MOST important factor to consider when planning a menu? A) Budget. B) Salad. C) Occasion. D) Attractiveness. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Budget. 17. Which type of food is best for getting a variety of nutrients? A) A Sandwich. B) An apple. C) Apple Sauce. D) A pack of Goldfish. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) An apple. 18. Deandre uses a chart to visualize how much peanut butter is considered one serving for his sandwich. Which weight-control strategy is he using? A) Following recommended calorie needs. B) Practicing moderation. C) Achieving physical fitness. D) Controlling portion sizes. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Controlling portion sizes. 19. The second group is A) Meat and poultry. B) Chicken and fist. C) Fruit and vegetables. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Fruit and vegetables. 20. Organic compounds that control several body functions. For instance A, C, K A) Minerals. B) Proteins. C) Vitamins. D) Carbohydrates. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Vitamins. 21. Which statement correctly defines an enzyme? A) Helpful bacteria living inside the colon. B) Protein nutrient providing body energy. C) Biological catalyst helping break down food. D) Digestive acid breaking food into pieces. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Biological catalyst helping break down food. 22. "HEALTH & SAFETY TIP OF THE DAY" include A) First aid and sleep hygiene. B) Healthy foods and safety measures. C) About daily activity. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 23. What is a useful role of bacteria in the gut? A) Cause all stomach acid to disappear entirely. B) Block enzyme activity throughout intestines. C) Convert all sugars directly into proteins. D) Help digest some foods and make vitamins. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Help digest some foods and make vitamins. 24. The five food groups are ..... A) Fruit, vegetables, protein, grains, dairy. B) Hot cocoa, lemons, cupcakes, milk, limes. C) Chicken, cheese, strawberries, oranges, tacos. D) Water, soda, candy, chips, takis. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Fruit, vegetables, protein, grains, dairy. 25. Which of the following is NOT a factor to be considered when preparing a food budget for a family? A) Age of family. B) Time available for food preparation. C) Size of family. D) Income of family members. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Time available for food preparation. 26. How much of your plate should be fruits and vegetables A) Half. B) All. C) 25%. D) 3/4. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Half. 27. What is BMI used for? A) Improve coordination. B) Assess body fat. C) Measure heart rate. D) Measure flexibility. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Assess body fat. 28. "Staples are Body builders" True or false? A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 29. Glycogen is a starch-like substance. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 30. Which of the following nutrients are closely linked to the growth spurt in adolescents? A) Iron and protein. B) Carbohydrates and protein. C) Fat and carbohydrates. D) Vitamins and minerals. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Carbohydrates and protein. 31. What is the primary function of dietary fiber in the human diet? A) Provide energy. B) Strengthen bones. C) Aid digestion. D) Build muscle. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Aid digestion. 32. Carbohydrates are? A) The cheapest sources of energy. B) Present in large quantities in foods and are also required in large amounts by the body. C) Main source of energy. D) Needed in the body for bodybuilding. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The cheapest sources of energy. 33. Which type of food helps your body grow and repair itself? A) Soda. B) Sugary snacks. C) Protein-rich foods. D) Fried foods. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Protein-rich foods. 34. Is it healthy for you to eat a lot of extra calories in your diet A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No. 35. This food group is made up of foods such as steak, ground beef, chicken, fish, pork tenderloin, and kidney beans. What is the food group? A) Vegetables. B) Oils. C) Grains. D) Meats and beans. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Meats and beans. 36. Nutrition consists on ..... A) Eating food. B) Obtaining materials and energy. C) Getting information. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Obtaining materials and energy. 37. Why is it important to limit the intake of processed foods? A) To increase the intake of unhealthy fats and sugars. B) To reduce the intake of essential nutrients and vitamins. C) To increase the risk of chronic diseases. D) To reduce the intake of unhealthy fats and sugars, and to lower the risk of chronic diseases. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To reduce the intake of unhealthy fats and sugars, and to lower the risk of chronic diseases. 38. What should we eat in order to live a long and healthy life? A) Fast food. B) Nutritious food. C) Processed food. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Nutritious food. 39. A diet that includes all five food groups is important because A) It looks pretty on your plate. B) It's fun to eat. C) It ensures you get all the nutrients your body needs. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It ensures you get all the nutrients your body needs. 40. Some ingredients are ..... , substances intentionally added to food to produce a desired effect. It may be used to enhance a food's flavor or color or lengthen its storage life. A) Pesticides. B) Food additives. C) Substitutes. D) Fertilizers. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Food additives. 41. Richest source of vitamin C is A) Amla. B) Milk. C) Leafy vegetable. D) Iodized salt. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Amla. 42. Which of the following is NOT an effective way of managing anxiety A) Relaxing. B) Exercising. C) Positive Reinforcement. D) Binge Eating. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Binge Eating. 43. Which is best defined by eating a proper amount of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats to help the body function properly? A) Exercise. B) Nutrition. C) Lifestyle. D) Respiration. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Nutrition. 44. What is the title of the reading? A) Helathy habits. B) Healthy life. C) Healthy lifestyle. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Healthy lifestyle. 45. Nuts are sources of fat A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 46. Which is NOT a function of water? A) Carries water-soluble vitamins. B) Protects cell membranes. C) Regulates body temperature. D) Carries waste. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Protects cell membranes. 47. Which cooking method is usually lower in fat? A) Roasting. B) Grilling. C) Frying. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Grilling. 48. Sugar and starch are the examples of carbohydrates. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TRUE. 49. What is the term for cleanliness? A) Nutrition. B) Exercise. C) Health. D) Hygiene. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Hygiene. 50. What is the top job of water in your body? A) It makes sweat. B) It makes sure you are moist. C) It dissolves the vitamins and minerals. D) You use it for a bath. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It dissolves the vitamins and minerals. 51. Which of the following nutrients is essential for building and repairing tissues in the body? A) Fats. B) Proteins. C) Carbohydrates. D) Vitamins. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Proteins. 52. Barley is a form of cereal. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 53. It shows when a food product starts to be unsafe to consume. A) Expiration Date. B) Name of product. C) Nutrition Facts. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Expiration Date. 54. Snacks that are high in sugar and salt are considered A) Empty calories. B) Full calories. C) High in nutritional value. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Empty calories. 55. Blue light from phones at night helps you sleep better. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 56. In order for a food to be considered low-fat, what percentage must it be equal to or less than? A) 5%. B) 10%. C) 1%. D) 3%. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 3%. 57. What are the five main components of food? A) Sugar, salt, water, fiber, caffeine. B) Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals. 58. What can happen if people do not drink enough fluid or lose fluids without replacing them? A) They become condensed. B) They become energized. C) They become overhydrated. D) They become dehydrated. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) They become dehydrated. 59. Jenny, a teenager, is experiencing headaches, dizziness and constant tiredness. Jenny is MOST likely suffering from A) Iron deficiency anaemia. B) Hypoglycaemia. C) Rickets. D) Beriberi. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Iron deficiency anaemia. 60. Vitamins and Minerals are also known as A) Ernie and Bert. 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