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 8 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 11 Home Science Chapter 1 Food, Nutrition And Health Quiz 8 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Long car journeys can make Tamara T ..... sick. A) Feel. B) Fall. C) Felt. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Feel. 2. What does your digestive system do? A) It takes oxygen through the lungs. B) It moves all your muscles and bones. C) It pumps blood through your entire body. D) It breaks down food and takes in nutrients. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) It breaks down food and takes in nutrients. 3. True or False:There is no correlation between adequately hydrating and improving cognitive function. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 4. What is the role of government recommendations in nutrition and hydration? A) To provide guidelines on the minimum exercise requirements. B) To set standards for medical procedures. C) To offer advice on balanced diets and proper hydration. D) To regulate the prices of food items. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To offer advice on balanced diets and proper hydration. 5. Which of these is NOT one of the signs that your food has been spoiled. A) Change in color. B) Mold. C) Bad taste. D) Bad smell. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Change in color. 6. Why should you eat a healthy breakfast? A) Fuel to start my day. B) Helps my mind work better. C) Improves memory. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 7. What is the term for the process by which food is taken in and utilized by the body? A) Absorption. B) Digestion. C) Metabolism. D) Nutrition. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Nutrition. 8. Recommended servings of "Fruit" group ..... A) 6-11 servings. B) 5-6 servings. C) 2-4 servinges. D) 4-5 servings. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 2-4 servinges. 9. A shortage of a nutrient is called ..... A) Nutrient deficiency. B) Recession. C) Overuse. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Nutrient deficiency. 10. Water is important for your body because A) It cushions and lubricates joints in your body. B) Regulate your body's temperature. C) Nourish your brain. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 11. ..... is a way for people to remember how to make smart food choices. A) Food pyramid. B) Disease. C) Germ. D) Nutrient. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Food pyramid. 12. When you self-toss, you toss to ..... A) A friend. B) The teacher. C) Yourself. D) The coach. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Yourself. 13. Malnutrition can be cured by ..... A) Balanced diet. B) Only junk food. C) Only water. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Balanced diet. 14. Which of the following is a complete protein source? A) Corn. B) Chicken. C) Beans. D) Rice. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Chicken. 15. Proteins are found in ..... A) Dried beans, peas, and nuts. B) Milk and eggs. C) Meat, fish, and poultry. D) All choices are correct. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All choices are correct. 16. All of the following are nutrients found in food except ..... A) Carbohydrates. B) Vitamins. C) Proteins. D) Plasma. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Plasma. 17. A single unit of sugar is referred to as: A) Monosaccharide. B) Mononutrient. C) Monopolymer. D) Monocarbohydrate. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Monosaccharide. 18. People who work in offices sit most of time need less ..... and Carbohydrate intake. This prevents them from gaining weight. A) Proteins. B) Fats. C) Vitamins. D) Minerals. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Fats. 19. Vegetables; fruits; meats and beans; are all examples of: A) Food groups. B) Nutrition. C) Portion sizes. D) Dairy products. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Food groups. 20. Which food group has all 3 of the macronutrients? A) Protein. B) Grains. C) Fruits. D) Dairy. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Dairy. 21. Which of the following is a source of vegetable protein? A) Soybean. B) Watermelon. C) Cabbage. D) Carrot. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Soybean. 22. We need to eat food in order to ..... A) Grow and get energy. B) Grow and sleep. C) Get energy and get money. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Grow and get energy. 23. Which in the following list is consider healthy food? A) Banana. B) Donuts. C) Fast food. D) Kitkat. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Banana. 24. Food Nutrition and Health is a science based subject that teaches culinary skills and the relationship between diet and health. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TRUE. 25. Perishable foods should not be allowed to stand at room temperature for more than: A) 2 hours. B) 4 hours. C) 8 hours. D) 1 hour. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 1 hour. 26. Which of the following snacks most suitable for a pre-schooler? A) Peanuts. B) Cream filled cookies. C) Peanut butter. D) Fruit yoghurt. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Fruit yoghurt. 27. What minerals are known as electrolyte minerals, which prevent damage, aides in muscle and nerve action, and regulates fluid balance? A) Iron and Sodium. B) Calcium and Iodine. C) Sodium and Potassium. D) Sodium and Phosphorus. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Sodium and Potassium. 28. What is an example of a specific dish name? A) Meal. B) Ham and cheese omelette. C) Breakfast. D) Food item. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ham and cheese omelette. 29. Bacteria in general needs four things to grow they are? A) Water, heat, air, soil. B) Warmth, air, time, light. C) Water, air, warmth, moisture. D) Warmth, time, moisture, food. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Warmth, time, moisture, food. 30. Which of the following food has the most fiber in it? A) Raspberries. B) Whole wheat bread. C) Apple with skin. D) Canned pears. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Raspberries. 31. Which exercise is an example of a strength building exercise? A) Sit ups. B) Dancing. C) Stretching. D) Playing basketball. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Sit ups. 32. Skipping breakfast can lead to: A) Irritability and cravings. B) Improved metabolism. C) More energy. D) Better focus. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Irritability and cravings. 33. The type of protein found in egg white is? A) Elastin. B) Ovalbumin. C) Zein. D) Lipovitellin. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ovalbumin. 34. Which of the following guidelines is the LEAST likely to be considered when planning meals for a convalescent? A) Avoid fatty, fried foods. B) Serve delicate small portions. C) Use mainly convenience foods. D) Observe strict hygiene in food preparation. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Use mainly convenience foods. 35. This is a tool that helps you understand how much of each type of food you should eat every day A) Serving size. B) Portion. C) MyPyramid. D) Breakfast. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) MyPyramid. 36. Most Americans get enough protein in their diets. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 37. Which of the following is considered as a healthy fat? A) Trans fat. B) Saturated fat. C) Unsaturated fat. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Unsaturated fat. 38. Use the Graph Sidebar, "Look What Schools Are Dishing Up", to answer this question.How many school lunches were served in 1990? A) 4 billion. B) 6 billion. C) 3 billion. D) 5 billion. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 4 billion. 39. Fruit juices have a lot of ( ..... ) A) Protein. B) Calcium. C) Vitamins. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Vitamins. 40. An egg custard will set and retain its shape due to A) Dextrinization. B) Caramelization. C) Gelatinization. D) Coagulation. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Coagulation. 41. Can mild short term stress be helpful? A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 42. Step 1 when reading a food label is to ..... A) Look at the calories. B) Read the ingredients. C) Look at the calories from fat. D) Look at the serving size. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Look at the serving size. 43. This nutrient provides energy and gives food flavor A) Vitamin. B) Fat. C) Protein. D) Carbohydrate. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Fat. 44. Eating pasta the night before a race is most likely an example of which type of individual food choice factors? A) Adventure and wellness. B) Enjoyment and social ties. C) Comfort and entertainment. D) Nutrition and wellness. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Nutrition and wellness. 45. Brown rice, whole-wheat bread, and pasta are examples of A) Fats. B) Vitamins. C) Water. D) Carbohydrates (carbs). Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Carbohydrates (carbs). 46. How many glasses of water should we drink everyday? A) 8-10 glasses. B) 12-15 glasses. C) 3-4 glasses. D) 5-7 glasses. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 8-10 glasses. 47. What is the leading health problem described as an epidemic by the World Health Organization in the United States that is directly related to nutrition, diet, and physical activity? A) Sickness. B) Weight loss. C) Global warming. D) Obesity. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Obesity. 48. Which statement best describes a balanced diet? A) Eating equal masses of every food each day. B) Eating high-energy foods more than other nutrients. C) Eating only fruits and vegetables every meal. D) Eating all nutrient groups in suitable proportions. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Eating all nutrient groups in suitable proportions. 49. What are common minerals found in mineral water A) Zink, sodium, potasium. B) Sulphur, carbon, acid. C) Calcium and cesium. D) Peroxide and bleach. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Zink, sodium, potasium. 50. Why is a healthy diet important? A) It maintains a constant body temperature. B) It prevents damage to internal organs. C) It makes oxygen for all the cells in the body. D) It supplies the body's needs for growth and energy. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) It supplies the body's needs for growth and energy. 51. An example of a food which prevents vitamin A deficiency is A) Lemon. B) Potato. C) Spinach. D) Banana. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Spinach. 52. What should you do if you are sick and scheduled to cook? A) Cook anyway. B) Cook only for yourself. C) Ask someone else to cook. D) Cancel the cooking. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Ask someone else to cook. 53. Which nutrient group mainly provides quick energy for the body? A) Fats stored for insulation and energy. B) Carbohydrates such as sugars and starch. C) Proteins used for growth and repair. D) Vitamins that regulate body reactions. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Carbohydrates such as sugars and starch. 54. Which choice is not an environmental factor that influences your food choices? A) Lifestyle. B) Cultural heritage. C) Family. D) Feeling sad. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Cultural heritage. 55. The human body needs fats. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 56. Which one of these foods is a source of saturated fat? A) Nuts. B) Lard. C) Seeds. D) Avocado. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Lard. 57. The term 'diet' refers to I. controlled intake of food to reduce weight II. the food a person eats each day III. the meal eaten at any one sitting A) I only. B) III only. C) I and II only. D) II and III only. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) I and II only. 58. When are good times to brush your teeth during the day? A) After eating sweets. B) In the morning, after each meal and before going to bed. C) Whenever you want to. D) Before you eat, after you eat, and before going to bed. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) In the morning, after each meal and before going to bed. 59. What are foods that have a lot of calories but not a lot of nutrients? A) Empty Calories. B) Nutrient Density. C) Carbohydrates. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Empty Calories. 60. Which of the following is not one of the 5 basic food groups A) Fruits and Vegetables. B) Grains and Cereals. C) Dairy products. D) Cakes and Pies. 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