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 11 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 12 Home Science Chapter 3 Food And Nutrition Quiz 11 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Dry legumes are this part of the plant: A) Seeds. B) Fruit. C) Flowers. D) Stems. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Seeds. 2. What is the process by which green plants use sunlight to make food? A) Photosynthesis. B) Oxygen. C) Chlorophyll. D) Potassium. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Photosynthesis. 3. The type of fat is unhealthy in excess amounts because it can clog artergies A) Saturated. B) Unsaturated. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Saturated. 4. When is supper eaten? A) Morning. B) Mid-day. C) Late afternoon. D) Evening. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Evening. 5. One of allergic symptom is itchy. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 6. What are trace elements? A) Elements that are only required in tiny amounts in the diet. B) Elements that are toxic to living organisms. C) Elements that are not found in nature. D) Elements that are required in large amounts in the diet. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Elements that are only required in tiny amounts in the diet. 7. What feature, if an item possess, will not to be considered as food? A) It should be edible. B) It must nourish the body. C) It should be worth eating. D) It must be indigestible. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) It must be indigestible. 8. Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that is found only in animal products. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 9. ..... and ..... are two different sources of protein. A) Meat and eggs. B) Chicken and rice. C) Meat, chicken and pasta. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Meat and eggs. 10. Which food group should you eat the most servings from each day? A) Sweets. B) Grains. C) Fats and oils. D) Soda. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Grains. 11. Beans and lentils are high in these nutrients: A) Fiber, Protein, Vitamin B. B) Protein, Fiber, Folic acid. C) Vitamin B, Vitamin D, and fiber. D) Sodium, Calcium, Protein. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Fiber, Protein, Vitamin B. 12. Which of these foods is the best source of calcium? A) Bread. B) Yogurt. C) Apples. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Yogurt. 13. The colorless, tasteless liquid that is produced by glands in the mouth and that aids in the tasting, chewing, and digestion of food. A) Nutrition. B) Bulimia nervosa. C) Liver. D) Saliva. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Saliva. 14. The red group on MyPlate represents which food group? A) Grains. B) Protein. C) Fruits. D) Vegetables. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Fruits. 15. Citrus fruits, lemon, lime, grapefruits, broccoli and cabbage are the source of vitamin A) K. B) C. C) A. D) E. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) C. 16. How many litres of water everyday our body needs A) 10 to 15. B) 1 to 2. C) 7 to 8. D) 2 to 3. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 2 to 3. 17. The predominant consumer food driver for the development of alternative milks over the past decade is A) Budget. B) Ethics. C) Convenience. D) Vegans. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ethics. 18. How can you ensure you are getting enough nutrients in your diet? A) Only eat fast food. B) Skip meals regularly. C) Consume only one type of food. D) Monitor portion sizes and stay hydrated. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Monitor portion sizes and stay hydrated. 19. ..... determine the answers to key questions such as what goes into a food item and whether the ingredients are safe. A) Food product developers. B) Packaging developers. C) Dieticians. D) Head chefs. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Food product developers. 20. Which is the best example of a high-fiber product A) Banana. B) Hamburger bun. C) Shredded whole-wheat cereal. D) Flour tortilla. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Shredded whole-wheat cereal. 21. "Energy is a nutrient" A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 22. The process by which the body converts food into absorbable substances. A) Kidney. B) Ureter. C) Colon. D) Digestion. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Digestion. 23. What is the main job of a food service manager? A) They are responsible for the daily operation of restaurants or other establishments that prepare and serve food and beverages. B) An expert in dietetics that is human nutrition and the regulation of diet. C) Provide information to the people about health issues. D) A nurse who has graduated from a college's nursing program. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) They are responsible for the daily operation of restaurants or other establishments that prepare and serve food and beverages. 24. A balanced diet means: A) Eating the right amount of food. B) Eating the right nutrients. C) Eating the right portion of food. D) All of the options before. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the options before. 25. Any of a group of complex organic compounds containing nitrogen and composed of chains of amino acids, found in all living organisms and considered essential to all animal life processes. A) Liver. B) Colon. C) Protein. D) Cholesterol. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Protein. 26. Agatha is trying to finish her assignments at 9:00 PM. She found out that her eyes are drifting after consecutively doing the routine. Which of the following Vitamins could help her prevent the vision inflammation? A) Vitamin A. B) Vitamin D. C) Vitamin C. D) Vitamin B. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Vitamin A. 27. Which is not a function of protein? A) Fighting infections. B) Growth and Maintenance. C) Boost Immune system. D) Gain weight. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Gain weight. 28. Which food makes our bones strong? A) Carbohydrates. B) Calcium. C) Protein. D) Minerals and vitamins. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Calcium. 29. Nutrients help to keep our body healthy. A) False. B) True. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) True. 30. Which vitamin helps our body to heal wounds? A) Vitamin B. B) Vitamin D. C) Vitamin C. D) Vitamin A. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Vitamin C. 31. Eating salty food can lead to high blood pressure that link to heart disease and stroke. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TRUE. 32. What is the mechanical process that blends in the fat globules to make milk smooth? A) Homogenization. B) Emulsify. C) Coagulation. D) Pasteurization. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Homogenization. 33. The smallest part of a substance that can exist by itself, made of two or more atoms bonded together A) Molecule. B) Cell. C) Organism. D) Atom. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Molecule. 34. Country of origin labelling must appear on A) All priority food products in Australia except foods not for human consumption (for example, pet food), foods sold in restaurants, cafes, take-away shops or schools. B) All food products in Australia. C) All food products in Australia unless they are grown in Australia. D) It's not mandatory, it's voluntary. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) All priority food products in Australia except foods not for human consumption (for example, pet food), foods sold in restaurants, cafes, take-away shops or schools. 35. About how many calories should a kid your age have each day? A) 2, 500. B) 1, 800. C) 2, 000. D) 1, 500. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 2, 000. 36. Sushi is normally made with ..... fish A) Salty. B) Baked. C) Cooked. D) Raw. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Raw. 37. What do warthogs have in common with trees? A) They both eat only plants. B) They both use digestion. C) They both use the process photosynthesis. D) They both use the process respiration. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) They both use the process respiration. 38. A set of instruction for preparing a dish is known as A) Research. B) Recipe. C) Experimental cookery. D) Methods. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Recipe. 39. You went shopping with your parents. When you return home you are to pack away the groceries. Which food should be put away last? A) Onions and Garlic. B) Ice Cream and Ice-Cicles. C) Fresh Milk. D) Canned Tuna Fish and Corned Beef. E) Chicken Wings and Chicken Nuggets. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Canned Tuna Fish and Corned Beef. 40. Keep cabinet doors open during food preparation A) Safe. B) Unsafe. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Unsafe. 41. What are proteins used for in our bodies? A) Proteins are used to build and repair tissues in our bodies. B) Carbohydrates are used to build and repair tissues in our bodies. C) Proteins are used to play and paint tissues in our bodies. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Proteins are used to build and repair tissues in our bodies. 42. What increases the surface area of the small intestine? A) Duodenum. B) Ileum. C) Pancreas. D) Villi. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Villi. 43. What is the definition of tea A) A small amount of food eaten between meals. B) An evening meal, typically a light or informal one. C) Used to describe individuals' eating patterns at the level of a 'meal',. D) A hot drink made by infusing the dried crushed leaves of the tea plant in boiling water. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A hot drink made by infusing the dried crushed leaves of the tea plant in boiling water. 44. Good sources of protein are: A) Meat, fish and nuts. B) Fruits and vegetables. C) Pasta, potatoes and rice. D) Fruit juices. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Meat, fish and nuts. 45. Which of the following foods is rich in vitamin C? A) Chicken. B) Cheese. C) Oranges. D) Bread. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Oranges. 46. Designs cakes for special occasions, makes specialty pastries and breads. A) Executive Chef. B) Food and Nutrition Teacher. C) Pastry Chef. D) Waitress or Waiter. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Pastry Chef. 47. What does mg stand for? A) Micrograms. B) Milligrams. C) Milliliters. D) Megagrams. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Milligrams. 48. An example of nutrition information that a person should be cautious of is: A) Consuming 1800 calories per day and burn 2100 calories per day. B) Encouraging one to choose orange juice instead of lemonade. C) Replacing corn with brown rice in an evening meal. D) The grapefruit diet that guarantees one will lose five pounds per week. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The grapefruit diet that guarantees one will lose five pounds per week. 49. What is the job of a health educator? A) An expert on diet and nutritions. B) Provide information to the people about health issues. C) The study of nutrients. D) Nutrients that help regulate body processes. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Provide information to the people about health issues. 50. Which organism makes its own food for survival? A) Tree. B) Caterpillar. C) Human. D) Snake. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Tree. 51. Which term describes a meal that is extremely delicious and enjoyable to eat? A) Gourmet meal. B) Fine dining. C) Scrumptious meal. D) Fussy eater. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Scrumptious meal. 52. Any of a class of organic compounds including sugars, starches, and celluloses that are formed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen and that are important in plants and necessary to animal and human nutrition. A) Saliva. B) Carbohydrate. C) Vitamin. D) Nutrient. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Carbohydrate. 53. All fats are good for our body. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 54. These cannot synthesize their own food and rely on other organisms-both plants and animals-for nutrition. A) Autotrophs. B) Heterotrophs. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Heterotrophs. 55. A unit that measures the energy in food is a ..... A) Calorie. B) Carbohydrate. C) Minerals. D) Protein. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Calorie. 56. Tiny ribbon-like structures lining the walls of the small intestine, through which molecules of food enter the bloodstream A) Enzymes. B) Cells. C) Stomata. D) Villi. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Villi. 57. Name the nutrient present in cabbage A) Iron. B) Vitamins. C) Fats. D) Calcium. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Vitamins. 58. What type of nutrient is fat classified as? A) Macro nutrient. B) Vitamins. C) Micro nutrient. D) Minerals. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Macro nutrient. 59. What happens if you over-consume vitamins? A) Overconsumption is really only a concern with fat-soluble vitamins as these are stored in the liver. It can lead to toxicity such as liver failure. B) Overconsumption is not possible with any vitamins. There more the better. C) Overconsumption is a concern with all vitamins. It can lead to dizziness and fatigue. D) Overconsumption is only a concern with water-soluble vitamins. It can lead to poor brain function. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Overconsumption is really only a concern with fat-soluble vitamins as these are stored in the liver. It can lead to toxicity such as liver failure. 60. Which nutrient helps store energy in the body? A) Carbohydrates. B) Fats. C) Proteins. D) Vitamins. 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