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 13 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 12 Home Science Chapter 3 Food And Nutrition Quiz 13 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Why is it important to eat vegetables? A) It is important to eat vegetables for their nutritional benefits and to support overall health. B) Vegetables are primarily for decoration. C) Vegetables are not necessary if you eat fruits. D) Eating vegetables is only important for weight loss. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It is important to eat vegetables for their nutritional benefits and to support overall health. 2. What is a carbohydrate? A) Nutrients made of carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen. B) Foods that you should always avoid. C) Foods that make you fat. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Nutrients made of carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen. 3. Which type of vitamins are soluble in water? A) Minerals. B) Fat-soluble vitamins. C) Proteins. D) Water-soluble vitamins. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Water-soluble vitamins. 4. ..... , ..... and ..... are carbohydrates A) Pasta, rice and bread. B) Chicken, meat and fish. C) Milk, cheese and yoghurt. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Pasta, rice and bread. 5. Milk, cheese and yogurt are all good source of ..... A) Vitamin B. B) Vitamin C. C) Calcium. D) Protein. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Calcium. 6. Iron Deficiency is also known as A) Anemic. B) Anemia. C) Ariboflavinosis. D) Hypertension. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Anemia. 7. Just made, received, cleaned, or experienced A) Raw. B) Sour. C) Tender. D) Fresh. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Fresh. 8. Which of the following helps prevent food in a self-service area from becoming contaminated by guests? A) Ensure that guests use only one plate. B) Require people to monitor the self-service area. C) Post allergen information around the self-service area. D) List all of the ingredients in each menu item. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Require people to monitor the self-service area. 9. Substances in the food that provide energyand help form body tissues. Necessary forgrowth and life. A) Calories. B) Nutrients. C) Starch. D) Carbohydrates. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Nutrients. 10. They are used mainly as fuel. They provide fuel for all our body parts. A) Minerals. B) Proteins. C) Vitamins. D) Carbohydrates. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Carbohydrates. 11. You need 7 minerals in significant amounts. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 12. Food items rich in butter and ghee are A) Energy giving food. B) Body building food. C) Bulky food. D) Protective food. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Energy giving food. 13. What is the main ingredient of dal? A) Barley. B) Lentils. C) Quinoa. D) Beans. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Lentils. 14. Proteins are present in? A) Cells. B) Hair. C) Nails. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 15. How does our tongue help us with food? A) The tongue regulates body temperature and hydration. B) The tongue helps in breathing and speaking. C) The tongue stores food for later digestion. D) The tongue detects taste, helps in chewing, and aids in swallowing. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The tongue detects taste, helps in chewing, and aids in swallowing. 16. What role does water play in digestion? A) Water is harmful to digestion as it dilutes stomach acids. B) Water has no impact on nutrient absorption during digestion. C) Water is essential for digestion as it helps dissolve nutrients and aids in the absorption and breakdown of food. D) Water is only needed for hydration, not for breaking down food. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Water is essential for digestion as it helps dissolve nutrients and aids in the absorption and breakdown of food. 17. FILL IN THE BLANKSFood that contains proteins is called ..... food A) Energy. B) Fat. C) Body-building. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Body-building. 18. What is an al a carte? A) A hot drink made by infusing the dried crushed leaves of the tea plant in boiling water. B) A meal eaten in the late afternoon or early evening, typically consisting of a cooked dish, bread and butter, and tea. C) (in a restaurant) referring to food that can be ordered as separate items, rather than part of a set meal. D) An evening meal, typically a light or informal one. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) (in a restaurant) referring to food that can be ordered as separate items, rather than part of a set meal. 19. Which would be considered an "empty calorie" snack? A) Fruit smoothie. B) Pop and chips. C) Graham crackers and milk. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Pop and chips. 20. Which food keeps us fit A) Protiens. B) Vitamin. C) Mineral. D) B and c. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) B and c. 21. A frozen piece of salmon can be thawed using any procedure except: A) On the counter. B) In the cooler. C) Part of the cooking process. D) Under cold running water. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) On the counter. 22. What are some examples of foods that contain protein? A) Meat, fish, poultry, eggs, beans, and nuts are all examples of foods that contain protein. B) Meat, fruits, poultry, eggs, beans, and nuts are all examples of foods that contain protein. C) Meat, fish, poultry, eggs, beans, and apple are all examples of foods that contain protein. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Meat, fish, poultry, eggs, beans, and nuts are all examples of foods that contain protein. 23. What is the purpose of a health claim on a food label? A) To show the expiry date of the product. B) To help shoppers avoid food allergens. C) To explain how a food may reduce disease risk. D) To show the calories per serving. E) To describe the food's colour and flavour. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To explain how a food may reduce disease risk. 24. Which of the following is NOT a reason for using cold water in pastry Making? A) Causes shrinkage when baked. B) Prevents the dough from melting. C) Provides steam which acts as a raising agent when dough is cooked. D) Develops gluten in flour. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Causes shrinkage when baked. 25. ..... manage all of the functions and food service workers in a restaurant. A) Head chefs. B) Packaging developers. C) Dieticians. D) Soil scientists. E) Food product developers. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Head chefs. 26. What is included in the ESY food and nutrition outline? A) Meal Provision. B) Special Diets. C) Coordination with Food and Nutrition Services. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 27. Which of these is not considered a pastry item? A) Gizzarda. B) Coconut Drops. C) Sausage Roll. D) Apple Pie. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Coconut Drops. 28. ..... are also called body building foods A) Fibre. B) Carbohydrates. C) Vitamins. D) Proteins. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Proteins. 29. Which of the following is NOT a major food group? A) Vegetables. B) Fish. C) Fizzy Beverages. D) Dairy. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Fizzy Beverages. 30. We should eat ..... of fruits and vegetables. A) Same types. B) Different types. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Different types. 31. Tanish wishes to have Mango squash during the winter. Help him choose the correct preservative. A) Salt. B) Oil. C) Sugar. D) Vinegar. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Sugar. 32. An invisible, odorless gas essential for life that makes up part of the air A) Nitrogen. B) Oxygen. C) Helium. D) Carbon dioxide. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Oxygen. 33. Food containing ..... is called body-building food. A) Proteins. B) Fats. C) Fiber. D) Carbohydrates. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Proteins. 34. What is the main purpose of a test strip in a glucometer? A) To measure blood pressure. B) To reduce weight. C) To measure glucose levels. D) To repair broken bones. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To measure glucose levels. 35. The patient is not eating ..... meat. A) Much. B) Many. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Much. 36. Paired preference tests are used to: A) Determine the preferred solution based on a given characteristic. B) Rank samples in order of preference. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Determine the preferred solution based on a given characteristic. 37. Beans and meat have a lot of ..... in them. A) Cardamom. B) Ginger. C) Syrup. D) Protein. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Protein. 38. What is the role of cellulose in plants? A) Formation of chlorophyll. B) Providing sweetness to fruits. C) Long-term energy storage. D) Strength and support in cell walls. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Strength and support in cell walls. 39. Which food gives us energy to work? A) Apple. B) Milk. C) Rice. D) Egg. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Rice. 40. A nutrient, such as sugar or starch, that provides energy is called a A) Protein. B) Calorie. C) Carbohydrate. D) Fat. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Carbohydrate. 41. An institution providing medical and surgical treatment and nursing care for sick or injured people. A) Building. B) Nurse. C) Hospital. D) Dentist. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Hospital. 42. A simple sugar made by plants during photosynthesis that is an important source of energy for all living things A) Glucose. B) Nutrient. C) Saliva. D) Villi. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Glucose. 43. Bread is a great source of which energy nutrient? A) Minerals. B) Carbohydrates. C) Fats. D) Proteins. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Carbohydrates. 44. Which of these things does NOT contain carbohydrates? A) Candy. B) Rice. C) Water. D) Beans. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Water. 45. What is the main purpose of the food pyramid? A) To illustrate ideal food proportions. B) To promote junk food. C) To reduce vegetable consumption. D) To eliminate fruits from the diet. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To illustrate ideal food proportions. 46. The disease caused by the deficiency of iron is A) Chicken pox. B) Anaemia. C) Malaria. D) Desentry. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Anaemia. 47. Which is a way or ways to LIKELY increase your mass? A) Eat more food. B) Sleep more. C) Drink more water. D) Exercise more. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Eat more food. 48. The visible part of our tooth is called ..... A) Gums. B) Root. C) Crown. D) Enamel. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Crown. 49. Vitamin E is essential for our body because it helps ..... A) Healthy skin and eyes. B) Build strong bones and teeth. C) Protect cells from damage. D) Body use carbohydrates. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Protect cells from damage. 50. What is the best way to describe a healthy diet? A) Eat a balance of tasty and healthy foods. B) Limit carbohydrates and eat lots of fat. C) Eat a variety of foods and don't eat too much of foods that can harm you. D) Once you become an adult, be careful about what you eat. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Eat a variety of foods and don't eat too much of foods that can harm you. 51. Not healthy, not generally in good health A) Tender. B) Processed. C) Artificial. D) Unhealthy. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Unhealthy. 52. Oils, fats, eggs, liver are the source of vitamin ..... A) K. B) D. C) A. D) E. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) E. 53. The nutrient in Oil, ghee, olive oil, nuts is A) Protein. B) Carbohydrate. C) Fats. D) Minerals. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Fats. 54. Which of the following are not true of condiments and spices A) Improves the flavour and appearance. B) Improves texture and preserves the food. C) Adds to the nutritive value. D) Excites the appetite and increases the flow of digestives juices. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Adds to the nutritive value. 55. ..... helps are body store and releas energy to are body A) Fats. B) Vitamins. C) Minerals. D) Carbohydrates. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Fats. 56. What vitamin do carrots mainly give us? A) Vitamin E. B) Vitamin A. C) Vitamin B. D) Vitamin F. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Vitamin A. 57. What are things you should limit when choosing healthy foods? A) Sodium and cholesterol. B) Saturated fat. C) Carbohydrates. D) Both answer A and B. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Both answer A and B. 58. Which of the following food groups are considered as macronutries? A) Cakes, pastries, bread, cereals, cheese, nuts. B) Apple, celery, zucchini, aubergine, fennel. C) Coriander, cinnamon, cardamom, paprika. D) Lemon grass, mulberry fruits, soy bean, grapes. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Cakes, pastries, bread, cereals, cheese, nuts. 59. Experimental cookery deals with A) Special local dishes and drinks for all categories of people. B) Finding solutions to problems. C) Discovering new facts or information on local foods and drinks. D) Investigating into local foods and drinks for new information on new and improved recipes and processes of preparation. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Investigating into local foods and drinks for new information on new and improved recipes and processes of preparation. 60. Influences such as television, print and the Internet. A) Friends food. B) Economic influences. C) Media influences. D) Refrigerator choices. 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