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 6 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 11 Home Science Chapter 1 Food, Nutrition And Health Quiz 6 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. It is important to eat A) Junk food. B) Vegetables. C) From all the food groups. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) From all the food groups. 2. Fiber is needed to keep your digestive system working properly. It is especially important to the health of your intestines. Which of these foods has the most fiber? A) White rice. B) Raisins. C) Milk. D) White bread. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Raisins. 3. Which of the following is an example of a functional food? A) White bread. B) Omega-3 enriched fish. C) Fried potato chips. D) Sugary drinks. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Omega-3 enriched fish. 4. Which of the following could best be added ..... ?Flexibility exercisesMuscular exercisesAerobic exercisesNutrition A) You must do all three types of exercises every single day. B) Never eat junk food, even in small amounts. C) Do a variety of exercises three or four times a week. D) Eat only fruits and vegetables. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Do a variety of exercises three or four times a week. 5. A unit that measures how much energy a particular food provides to the body A) Calories. B) Vitimans. C) Nutrients. D) Servings. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Calories. 6. Kids aged between 5 and 17 years need at least ..... minutes a day of moderate and vigorous activity. A) 45. B) 60. C) 20. D) 120. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 60. 7. Most bacteria and viruses are not harmful but some can make you very ..... A) Weak. B) Strong. C) Sick. D) Hungry. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Sick. 8. A fatty substance that does not dissolve in water A) Nutrients. B) Carbohydrates. C) Mineral. D) Lipid. E) Cholesterol. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Lipid. 9. Which of the following nutrients is NOT associated with its correct major food group? A) Protein-Staples. B) Carbohydrates-Staples. C) Vitamins-Fruits and Vegetables. D) Lipids-Fats and Oil. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Protein-Staples. 10. 1 gm of protein gives ..... energy. A) 9 Cal. B) 4 Cal. C) 18 Cal. D) 8 Cal. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 4 Cal. 11. A nutrient that provides energy A) Fats. B) Protein. C) Water. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Fats. 12. Which list best names the seven nutrient groups needed by humans? A) Carbohydrates, starch, protein, fat, calcium, iron, fibre. B) Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, fibre, water. C) Energy, growth, repair, digestion, breathing, thinking, water. D) Sugars, starch, oils, bones, muscles, fibre, air. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, fibre, water. 13. Eating protein will give your body ..... A) Rest. B) Energy. C) Good eyesight. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Energy. 14. What is described as a food being harmful to the human body? A) Food Intolerance. B) Food Allergy. C) Keto Diet. D) Foodborne Illness. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Food Allergy. 15. What are the dimensions of Physical Health? A) Active Lifestyle, Sleep, Balanced Diet, Disease/Hygiene Prevention, Physical Fitness. B) Active Lifestyle, Sleep, Flexibility, Disease/Hygiene Prevention, Physical Fitness. C) Active Lifestyle, Sleep, Balanced Diet, Flexibility, Physical Fitness. D) Active Lifestyle, Sleep, Balanced Diet, Disease/Hygiene Prevention, Strength Training. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Active Lifestyle, Sleep, Balanced Diet, Disease/Hygiene Prevention, Physical Fitness. 16. If you take excessive amount of fats, you will become A) Marasmic. B) Anaemic. C) Obese. D) Underweight. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Obese. 17. Nutrition-food or nourishment for health A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 18. In which of the following foods is bacteria MOST likely to flourish if kept at room temperature? A) Salted fish. B) Tamarind ball. C) Pickled cucumber. D) Coconut custard pie. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Coconut custard pie. 19. What is the main function of minerals in the body? A) Protect against diseases. B) Build muscle. C) Regulate body processes. D) Provide energy. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Regulate body processes. 20. What kind of food is bad for your body? A) Minerals. B) Carbohydrates. C) Proteins. D) Junk food. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Junk food. 21. Food Nutrition and Health is a subject which teaches only practical skills in food preparation. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) FALSE. 22. The most important reason your body needs water is ..... A) To replace lost fluids so you don't get dehydrated. B) To keep your mouth wet. C) So you don't get thirsty. D) To give you energy. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To replace lost fluids so you don't get dehydrated. 23. Poultry, fish, beef, tofu, beans are examples of A) Vitamins. B) Protein. C) Minerals. D) Water. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Protein. 24. Calcium, phosphorus, iron, sodium, potassium are examples of A) Vitamins. B) Minerals. C) Carbs. D) Water. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Minerals. 25. Which food test would you use to check for starch in a food sample? A) Add biuret; purple means starch present. B) Add iodine; blue-black means starch present. C) Add Benedict's; red means starch present. D) Add ethanol; cloudy means starch present. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Add iodine; blue-black means starch present. 26. What is made up of foods that provide similar nutrients A) Food Group. B) Balanced Diet. C) Dietary Guidelines for Americans. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Food Group. 27. Which is an example of a micronutrient? A) Protein. B) Carbohydrate. C) Fat. D) Vitamin C. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Vitamin C. 28. When eating breakfast, what do you need to do to be eating a healthy breakfast? A) Use the 3 out of 5 model. B) Eat from the grains and protein groups. C) Eat from all 5 food groups. D) As long as you eat breakfast you are fine. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Use the 3 out of 5 model. 29. What is psychological function? A) We all have emotional needs, such as need for security, love and affection. B) Food is one way through which these needs are satisfied. C) Food helps in the nourishment and health of our body. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Food is one way through which these needs are satisfied. 30. Fruits and vegetables should be eaten A) Abundantly. B) Moderately. C) Liberally. D) Sparingly. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Liberally. 31. To avoid injury you should: A) Try hard. B) Eat healthy food. C) Beat the opponent. D) Warm up before the exercises. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Warm up before the exercises. 32. Protein helps us ..... A) Have strong muscles and bodies. B) See better in the dark and heal quickly. C) Have more energy. D) Have strong bones. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Have strong muscles and bodies. 33. The best choice of protein would be A) Chicken. B) Hormones. C) Grains. D) French fries. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Chicken. 34. Vitamins and Minerals are essential nutrients A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 35. Which nutrient is the most essential nutrient to the human body? A) Vitamins. B) Carbohydrates. C) Water. D) Proteins. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Water. 36. A diet that contains all the components of food is ..... A) Nutrition diet. B) Minerals. C) Vitamin. D) Balanced diet. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Balanced diet. 37. Elderly people generally need low fat and ..... rich food for the proper functioning of their bodies A) Proteins. B) Carbohydrates. C) Vitamins. D) Minerals. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Proteins. 38. A(n) ..... is a unit of energy needed for our bodies to work properly. A) Calorie. B) Molecule. C) Protein. D) Amino Acid. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Calorie. 39. Sugar is addictive. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 40. Engaging in at least 60 minutes of physical activity a day is part of the dietary guidelines for Americans. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 41. Vitamin D's major function: A) To prevent birth defects in unborn children. B) To keep the bones supplies with Calcium. C) To help the red blood cells absorb iron. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To keep the bones supplies with Calcium. 42. What is recommended regarding the consumption of foods and drinks high in fat, salt, or sugar? A) Avoid completely. B) Consume frequently. C) Have these less often and in small amounts. D) There is no specific recommendation. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Have these less often and in small amounts. 43. Which one of these is caused by an excess of fat? A) Weight loss. B) Stunted growth. C) Heart disease and obesity. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Heart disease and obesity. 44. Which does NOT belong in the vegetable group? A) Lettuce. B) Potato. C) Carrot. D) Watermelon. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Watermelon. 45. Is it healthier for you to eat whole grain products A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 46. Why is a balanced diet crucial for the development and growth of children and young people? A) It enhances academic performance only. B) It helps in the development of social skills. C) It supports optimal health and physical development. D) It increases the lifespan significantly. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It supports optimal health and physical development. 47. What food gives you an unnaturally high burst of energy, leaving you hungry and tired> A) Proteins. B) Fats. C) Carbohydrates. D) Sugar. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Sugar. 48. Which is a way to take care of your eyes? A) Look at the sun. B) Wear sunglasses. C) Don't tell an adult if your eyes hurt. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Wear sunglasses. 49. Karen consumes two and one-half cups of spinach every day to meet her vegetable group. Which MyPlate recommendation should she do a better job of following? A) Focus on whole fruit. B) Vary your vegetables. C) Make half your grains whole grains. D) Vary your protein source. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Vary your vegetables. 50. What is not a healthy way to cook vegetables? A) Grilled. B) Boiled. C) In oil and butter. D) Steamed. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) In oil and butter. 51. Protiens help the body to build muscles A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 52. What is Recommended Dietary Allowances(RDA)? A) The amounts of nutrients that will prevent deficiencies and excesses inmost healthy people. B) A strategy of recognizing the relative cost of a product based on the cost of a standard unit such as an ounce or gram. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The amounts of nutrients that will prevent deficiencies and excesses inmost healthy people. 53. What is the correct term for when someone has an excess body weight due to increased fat, bone, muscle, water or all the above combined factors? A) Malnutrition. B) Overnutrition. C) Obesity. D) Overweight. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Overweight. 54. What food contains iron? A) Sweetcorn. B) Beef. C) Crisps. D) White chocolate. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Beef. 55. You should not wear your seatbelt if you are in the backseat. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 56. Food gives our body energy to work and play A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 57. What does everyone need in order to maintain a healthy fitness? A) Cardiovascular fitness. B) Flexibility fitness. C) Muscle strength. D) Maintaining good body composition. E) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) All of the above. 58. Which of the macronutrients do you need the most of in your diet? A) Carbohydrates. B) Protein. C) Fat. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Carbohydrates. 59. Which nutrient is primarily responsible for growth and repair of tissues? A) Fats. B) Proteins. C) Carbohydrates. D) Vitamins. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Proteins. 60. Corn starch is a cereal product from corn. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. 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