This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Cbse > Class 12 > Common Subjects > Home Science > Class 12 Home Science Chapter 3 Food And Nutrition – Quiz 10 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 12 Home Science Chapter 3 Food And Nutrition Quiz 10 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. This person has special skills in making cakes, pastries, and other frozen desserts. A) Pastry Chef. B) Dietitian. C) Executive Chef. D) Baker. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Pastry Chef. 2. The meal that we eat in the morning is ..... A) Lunch. B) Dinner. C) Breakfast. D) Snacks. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Breakfast. 3. Obesity is a form of ..... A) Starvation. B) Malnutrition. C) Skin. D) Fat. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Malnutrition. 4. Ingredients that promote growth and energy A) Calorie. B) Fat. C) Nutrients. D) Deficit. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Nutrients. 5. What happens to excess (extra) carbs that you eat? A) They turn into fat. B) They turn into protein. C) They turn into even more energy. D) They turn into fiber. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) They turn into fat. 6. All leftovers must be reheated for 15 seconds to the minimum temperature of: A) 145$^\circ$F. B) 145$^\circ$F. C) 165$^\circ$F. D) 135$^\circ$F. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 165$^\circ$F. 7. Foods that are high in the organic compound "Carbohydrates" A) Meats, beans, seeds/nuts, eggs. B) Bread, candy, crackers, potatoes. C) Cheese, butter, milk, and cereal. D) Sausage, Eggs, Pancakes & syrup. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Bread, candy, crackers, potatoes. 8. Carbohydrates contain how many calories per gram? A) 4. B) 9. C) 12. D) 20. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 4. 9. Proteins of ..... contains all the essential amino acids in the right proportions. A) Low biological value. B) High biological value. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) High biological value. 10. The temperature inside your refrigerator should be between A) 40-50 degrees. B) 35-40 degrees. C) 0 degrees. D) 33-39 degrees. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 33-39 degrees. 11. What is the definition of dinner A) The main meal of the day, taken either around midday or in the evening. B) A small amount of food eaten between meals. C) An evening meal, typically a light or informal one. D) A hot drink made by infusing the dried crushed leaves of the tea plant in boiling water. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The main meal of the day, taken either around midday or in the evening. 12. It is considered an important meal of the day. A) Breakfast. B) Lunch. C) Supper. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Breakfast. 13. A substance found in meat, fish, eggs A) Fat. B) Minerals. C) Protein. D) Vitamins. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Protein. 14. What nutrient helps our body heal? A) Calcium. B) Iron. C) Vitamin A. D) Vitamin C. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Vitamin C. 15. The procedures and steps used to prove an investigation. A) Metabolism. B) Methodology. C) Carbohydrates. D) Digestion. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Methodology. 16. How many servings of fruits and vegetables should we eat each day? A) 5 servings. B) 10 servings. C) 3 servings. D) 7 servings. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 5 servings. 17. Which of these is an acid that is essential in the human diet? A) Vitamin C. B) Vitamin D. C) Vitamin A. D) Vitamin E. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Vitamin C. 18. What are the main types of nutrients? A) To provide our bodies with energy and nutrients. B) The science of how our bodies use food for growth, health, and repair. C) To get all the different nutrients our bodies need. D) Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals. E) Our body's main source of energy. Found in bread, pasta, rice, potatoes, fruits, and vegetables. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals. 19. What is the term for a meal that contains a variety of different foods from different food groups? A) Assorted meal. B) Balanced meal. C) Mixed meal. D) Diverse meal. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Balanced meal. 20. Why are legumes a great source of protein for people who don't eat meat or fish? A) They are low in nutrients. B) They are rich in fiber. C) They are packed with vitamins and minerals. D) They are high in sugar. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) They are rich in fiber. 21. The thin, coiled part of the digestive system, in which nutrients are removed from food and put in the bloodstream A) Stomach. B) Pancreas. C) Liver. D) Small intestine. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Small intestine. 22. Is it possible for two meals that contain the same number of calories to have different amounts of energy? A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No. 23. We should eat lots of sweets and oily food. A) False. B) True. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) False. 24. Why is it most important for children to eat healthy? A) Children are smaller than adults. B) They play and run more often. C) Children like food better. D) Children are constantly growing. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Children are constantly growing. 25. Heart disease happens when fat blocks the arteries and stops blood from reaching the heart muscle tissue. What condition can heart disease cause? A) Heart cancer. B) Heart beat. C) Heart attack. D) Heart death. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Heart attack. 26. This mineral makes hemoglobin and myglobin which you must have for blood production. If you don't have enough you may become anemic A) Fluoride. B) Potassium. C) Iron. D) Zinc. E) Magnesium. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Iron. 27. Starch is type of A) Protein. B) Carbohydrates. C) Minerals. D) Fats. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Carbohydrates. 28. Eggs are rich in which nutrient? A) Protein. B) Calcium. C) Water. D) Carbohydrates. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Protein. 29. The process in which plants use sunlight to combine water and carbon dioxide to make their own food (glucose) is called ..... A) Nutrient. B) Carbohydrate. C) Photosynthesis. D) Survival. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Photosynthesis. 30. Vitamin K helps in A) Blood clotting to protect you from bleeding out. B) Maintenance of bones and muscles. C) Growth of the brain and nervous tissues like neurons (nerve cells). D) The production of haemoglobin to help transport oxygen around the body. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Blood clotting to protect you from bleeding out. 31. What is the science of how our bodies use food called? A) Nutrition is the science of how our bodies use food. B) Healthy is the science of how our bodies use nutrition. C) Medecine is the science of how our bodies use meals. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Nutrition is the science of how our bodies use food. 32. All Of the following are types of frying except: A) Dry Frying. B) Shallow Fat Frying. C) Heavy Fat Frying. D) Deep Fat Frying. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Heavy Fat Frying. 33. What are the functions of vitamins in the body? A) Supporting metabolism, immune system, and overall health maintenance. B) Decreasing energy levels, causing skin problems, and impairing brain function. C) Disrupting hormone balance, causing bone weakness, and increasing the risk of heart disease. D) Causing digestive issues, allergic reactions, and weight gain. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Supporting metabolism, immune system, and overall health maintenance. 34. Which of the following is referred to as the building blocks of protein? A) Amino Acid. B) Citric Acid. C) Nitric Acid. D) Muriatic Acid. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Amino Acid. 35. Factors such as air, water, soil, mineral, plant and animal resources A) Student influences. B) Technological influences. C) Internal influences. D) Environmental influences. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Environmental influences. 36. Vitamin K is essential for our body because it helps A) Blood to clot. B) Body absorb iron and strengthens immune system. C) Healthy skin and eyes. D) Body use carbohydrates. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Blood to clot. 37. The test for Complex Carbohydrates is ..... A) Beshmoulli's test. B) Biuret's test. C) Starch test (Iodine). D) Benedict's test. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Starch test (Iodine). 38. Foods that are considered "potentially hazardous" are foods that ..... A) Make you sick if you eat them. B) Contain bacteria that is poisonous. C) Need to be refrigerated after they are served. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Need to be refrigerated after they are served. 39. These food contain lots of protein. A) Meat anf fish. B) Fruit and vegetables. C) Sugary food and fats. D) Bread and cereal. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Meat anf fish. 40. Vitamin D is essential for our body because it can help ..... A) Blood to clot. B) Protect cells from damage. C) Body use carbohydrates. D) Build strong bones and teeth. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Build strong bones and teeth. 41. What are the 5 ways a meal can have Meal Appeal? A) Flavor, color, shape, smell, and taste. B) Color, flavor, smell, variety, and texture. C) Flavor, color, shape, texture, and temperature. D) Texture, appearance, flavor, aroma, and smell. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Flavor, color, shape, texture, and temperature. 42. Stefan is preparing a cake and uses a whisk to rapidly mix the batter until it becomes smooth and airy. What technique is he demonstrating? A) Marinating. B) Folding. C) Beating. D) Blending. E) Stirring. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Beating. 43. Which of the following is the measure of energy in food? A) Nutrition. B) Calories. C) Percent. D) Values. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Calories. 44. What are some examples of unhealthy eating habits? A) Fast food, sugary drinks, processed foods. B) Cooking meals at home. C) Eating only fruits and vegetables. D) Moderate portion sizes. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Fast food, sugary drinks, processed foods. 45. A type of carbohydrate that our body needs but we can't break it down A) Fiber. B) Vitamin. C) Phosphorus. D) Mineral. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Fiber. 46. Do we get all the different constituents of food from a meal of chapati with green vegetables and curd? Explain. A) Yes, because it has carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, and minerals. B) No, because it has only carbohydrates. C) Yes, but it needs more salt. D) No, because it has only fats. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes, because it has carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, and minerals. 47. Which is source of protein A) Fish. B) Egg. C) Meat. D) All of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of above. 48. Which one is an example of junk food? A) Apple. B) Dal. C) Rice. D) Burger. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Burger. 49. A 'request' by the Citizens Jury on Obesity included 'people on low incomes having a discount on healthy food when they go to the shops'. This is because ..... A) Wealthy people keep buying all the available healthy foods so there are none left for low income families to purchase. B) Low income families aren't interested in being healthy. C) Evidence shows that when healthy foods are cheaper, people will buy them. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Evidence shows that when healthy foods are cheaper, people will buy them. 50. Which nutrient helps build and repair tissues? A) Carbohydrates. B) Fats. C) Vitamins. D) Proteins. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Proteins. 51. Which enzyme breaks down carbohydrates? A) Lipase. B) Amylase. C) Pepsin. D) Rennin. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Amylase. 52. ..... makes the food soft and easy to digest. A) Refrigerating. B) Cooking. C) Overnight soaking. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Cooking. 53. Which of the following food items cannot be cooked by more than two method A) Mutton. B) Egg. C) Spinach. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Spinach. 54. Which nutrient is considered "stored energy" ? A) Fat. B) Minerals. C) Carbohydrates. D) Vitamins. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Fat. 55. Which of the following is good for healthy bones? A) Vitamin D. B) Vitamin C. C) Vitamin A. D) Iron. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Vitamin D. 56. A chain of sugars that is made by plants and that makes up a carbohydrate A) Fiber. B) Starch. C) Villi. D) Glucose. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Starch. 57. ..... create new foods for restaurant chains, coffee shops, and food manufacturing companies by blending culinary training with the knowledge of food science. A) Research chefs. B) Caterers. C) Line cooks. D) Food product developers. E) Horticulturists. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Research chefs. 58. All of these are rich sources of carbohydrates except A) Carrot. B) Green banana. C) Corn. D) Yam. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Corn. 59. T/F-Reared foods are always organic. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 60. A small knife with a blunt edged blade that is used to apply spreads, such as butter, peanut butter, and cream cheese, on bread or dinner rolls. A) Spatula. B) Butter Knife. C) Paring Knife. D) None of the above. 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