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 12 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 12 Home Science Chapter 3 Food And Nutrition Quiz 12 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which food group does an apple belong to? A) Vegetables. B) Grains. C) Dairy. D) Fruits. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Fruits. 2. Examples of carbohydrates are: A) Foods that provide us with energy:Rice, potatoes and cereal. B) Foods that build and repair our bodies for growth:Meat, eggs and nuts. C) Foods that help our bodies develop and stay healthy:Fruit and vegetables. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Foods that provide us with energy:Rice, potatoes and cereal. 3. Which of the following is NOT a role of ESY staff? A) ESY Site Leads. B) Teachers and Paraprofessionals. C) Support Staff. D) General Education Teachers. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) General Education Teachers. 4. Works on a farm to manage daily activitives of livestock and crop. A) Bookkeeper. B) Agricultural Manager. C) Food & Beverage Manager. D) Baker. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Agricultural Manager. 5. Which of the following food groups should I take to gain more muscles? A) Veal, lamb, venison, mutton, quail. B) Pesto dressing, vinaigrette, thousand island. C) Maltaise, bernaise, veloute, hollandaise sauce. D) Financier, gateux, torte, blue berry le tartin. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Veal, lamb, venison, mutton, quail. 6. Class of energy giving nutrients that are also the main form of energy storage in the body. A) Carbohydrates. B) Substance. C) Starch. D) Fats. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Fats. 7. A substance that adds color or flavor to food A) Vinegar. B) Sugar. C) Salt. D) Additive. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Additive. 8. What should be avoided when planning a weaning programme? A) Using government guidelines. B) Including a variety of foods. C) Starting too early or too late. D) Consulting with a healthcare provider. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Starting too early or too late. 9. Animal or plant substance that is composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, is greasy to the touch, and is white or yellowish in color. A) Pancreas. B) Colon. C) Vitamin. D) Fat. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Fat. 10. What is the purpose of the Change4life initiative? A) To promote fast food consumption. B) To reduce physical activity. C) To encourage families to think about healthy choices. D) To increase sugar intake. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To encourage families to think about healthy choices. 11. Which macronutrient is essential for growth and repair of body tissues? A) Fats. B) Carbohydrates. C) Vitamins. D) Protein. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Protein. 12. The main function of carbohydrates is to A) Take care of the body. B) Give the body nutrients. C) Build the body. D) Provide the body with energy. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Provide the body with energy. 13. Which food item has got more cholesterol? A) Olives. B) Ham. C) Watermelon. D) Lettuce. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ham. 14. A ..... has all the nutrients that our body needs, in the right amounts. A) Breakfast. B) Meal. C) Balanced diet. D) Diet. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Balanced diet. 15. Which food group do fruits belong to? A) Fruits belong to the fruit food group. B) Fruits belong to the vegetable food group. C) Fruits belong to the grain food group. D) Fruits belong to the dairy food group. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Fruits belong to the fruit food group. 16. Proteins in our diet are broken down into ..... A) Amino acid. B) Carbohydrates. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Amino acid. 17. Water is part of which food group. A) Vegetables. B) Fruit. C) Protein. D) All of the them. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the them. 18. The process by which the body absorbs and uses nutrients is called saturation. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 19. Units used for measuring the amount of energy in food A) Calories. B) Nutrients. C) Diet. D) Minerals. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Calories. 20. Fast food is good for your health. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 21. What should a balanced breakfast include? A) Only juice. B) Cereal, milk, and a banana. C) Only candy. D) Only bread. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Cereal, milk, and a banana. 22. Carbohydrates proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals are the main ..... found in our food A) Nutrients. B) Food items. C) Diet. D) Ingredients. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Nutrients. 23. Where does digestion start in the body? A) Stomach. B) Small intestine. C) Mouth. D) Oesophagus/gullet. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Mouth. 24. Organisms that can produce their own food from the substances available in their surroundings using light (photosynthesis) or chemical energy (chemosynthesis) A) Autotrophs. B) Heterotrophs. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Autotrophs. 25. Arabic coffee has a mix of spices including ..... A) Cardamom. B) Protein. C) Syrup. D) Ginger. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Cardamom. 26. What are spices and herbs? A) Flavour enhancers. B) Leaves. C) Flowers. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Flavour enhancers. 27. What is a main course A) The largest course of a meal. B) The last course of a meal. C) The smallest course of a meal. D) The most substantial course of a meal. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The most substantial course of a meal. 28. Which mineral is important for making red blood cells? A) Iron. B) Calcium. C) Sodium. D) Zinc. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Iron. 29. What is the main purpose of proteins? A) Help our eyesight. B) Keep our bones strong. C) Maintain muscle and heal wounds. D) Keep our sodium and fat levels low. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Maintain muscle and heal wounds. 30. What is a guideline for meal portions? A) Serve large portions. B) Serve moderate portions. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Serve moderate portions. 31. What are some examples of nonfood items? A) Salt. B) Vitamins. C) Water. D) Chair. E) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) All of the above. 32. I am Mulder. I introduced the term ..... A) Mineral. B) Protein. C) Vitamin. D) Nutrient. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Protein. 33. What are carbohydrates and where can we find them? 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: E) Our body's main source of energy. Found in bread, pasta, rice, potatoes, fruits, and vegetables. 34. For the purpose of this discussion, the definition of healthy food is ..... A) Food that has nutritional value. B) Food that meets Australia's healthy eating guidelines. C) Food that doesn't contain large amounts of sugar, fats or alcohol. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Food that meets Australia's healthy eating guidelines. 35. T/F-Fish are a reared food. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 36. Which substance in food prevents constipation (inability to poop)? A) Vitamins. B) Fibre. C) Nutrients. D) Proteins. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Fibre. 37. When preparing a family meal, what should you keep in mind for a well-rounded plan? A) Family member food preferences and what they like. B) What's in season and what looks good. C) Meal colour, shape, and how it looks on the plate. D) All of the above. E) Only what's easiest to cook. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 38. Organic nutrients required in small amounts for health and normal growth A) Starches. B) Vitamins. C) Fiber. D) Carbohydrates. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Vitamins. 39. Choosing a variety of foods from each food group will provide all the nutrients your body needs. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 40. Which nutrient helps in the growth and repair of body tissues? A) Fats. B) Vitamins. C) Proteins. D) Water. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Proteins. 41. What you eat affects you ..... A) Socially and physically. B) Emotionally and physically. C) Mentally and physically. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Mentally and physically. 42. The test for simple carbohyrates is ..... A) Bernoulli's test. B) Biuret's test. C) Benedict's test. D) Starch test (Iodine). Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Benedict's test. 43. What happens to food in the stomach? A) Food is cooked and turned into energy in the stomach. B) Food is stored and fermented in the stomach. C) Food is mixed with gastric juices and broken down into chyme in the stomach. D) Food is absorbed directly into the bloodstream. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Food is mixed with gastric juices and broken down into chyme in the stomach. 44. When carbohydrates are not available, where do we get energy from? A) Water. B) Vitamins. C) Fats. D) Nutrient. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Fats. 45. How much calcium do teens need every day? A) 1, 600 mg. B) 1, 400 mg. C) 1, 500 mg. D) 1, 300 mg. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 1, 300 mg. 46. What does diets high in fruit and veggies help reduce the risk of? A) Heart disease. B) Calcium. C) Running. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Heart disease. 47. Which nutrient gives us the most energy for running and playing? A) Carbohydrates. B) Minerals. C) Vitamins. D) Fats. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Carbohydrates. 48. Which foods are rich in protein? A) Milk and vegetables. B) Bread and meat. C) Eggs and beans. D) Water and beef. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Eggs and beans. 49. Which of the following age groups needs less amount of vitamins and minerals intake? A) Adolescents. B) Pregnant women. C) Lactating mothers. D) Infants. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Infants. 50. The parts of the body that work together to break down food so that it can be used by the body as energy. The human ..... includes the mouth, esophagus, stomach, and intestines. A) Mineral. B) Pancreas. C) Saliva. D) Digestive system. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Digestive system. 51. According to the My Pyramid Plan, grains should make up the majority of a teenager's diet. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 52. Common allergen labelling: A) Common allergens must always be listed clearly on a packaged product. B) Common allergens only have to be listed on a packaged product if it's over a certain amount. C) Is not a requirement to declare allergens, but rather at the discretion of the company to decide whether a statement is made on the package. D) Only nuts and gluten have to be declared. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Common allergens must always be listed clearly on a packaged product. 53. A unity of energy contained in food A) Minerals. B) Calorie (cal). C) Nutrient. D) Sugar. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Calorie (cal). 54. To encourage good nutrition, choosemyplate.gov recommends that your plate should be filled with: A) Grains and vegetables. B) Fruits and protein. C) A variety of foods from each food group. D) Fruits and vegetables. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A variety of foods from each food group. 55. What side is a healthier choice? A) Apple slices. B) Onion rings. C) Chocolate chip cookies. D) French fries. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Apple slices. 56. Which vitamin GIVES US ENERGY? A) VITAMIN A. B) VITAMIN D. C) VITAMIN C. D) VITAMIN B. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) VITAMIN B. 57. What phrase describes a dining experience that is elegant, sophisticated, and usually expensive? A) Fussy eater. B) Fine dining. C) Perishable food. D) Gourmet meal. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Fine dining. 58. An example of a food from the protein section of choosemyplate is: A) Corn on the cobb. B) Peaches. C) Skim milk. D) Black eyed peas. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Black eyed peas. 59. Which of the following vitamins play a very key role in eyesight including night vision and color recognition? A) Vitamin A. B) Vitamin B. C) Vitamin K. 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