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 18 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 12 Home Science Chapter 3 Food And Nutrition Quiz 18 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. How many liters of water should you drink a day? A) 0.5-1 L. B) 2-3 L. C) 4-5 L. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 2-3 L. 2. Chinese and Japanese dishes usually contain a lot of ..... A) Protein. B) Ginger. C) Syrup. D) Cardamom. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Protein. 3. Why is it important to have a balanced diet? A) To ignore nutritional needs. B) Reduce the risk of diseases. C) To gain excessive weight. D) To eat only unhealthy foods. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Reduce the risk of diseases. 4. Which vitamin is good for HAVING STRONG BONES? A) VITAMIN C. B) VITAMIN B. C) VITAMIN D. D) VITAMIN A. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) VITAMIN D. 5. Broiling has the heating element on top or bottom of the oven? A) Top. B) Bottom. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Top. 6. Any of the inorganic elements, as calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, or sodium, that are essential to the functioning of the human body and are obtained from foods. A) Mineral. B) Carbohydrate. C) Calorie. D) Vitamin. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Mineral. 7. Which of the following foods is mainly rich in carbohydrates? A) Rice. B) Egg. C) Cheese. D) Butter. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Rice. 8. ..... are the fuel for metabolism. A) Fats. B) Carbohydrates. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Carbohydrates. 9. An animal that only plants A) Carnivore. B) Digestion. C) Omnivore. D) Herbivore. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Herbivore. 10. Diet can be defined as 2 marks A) Meals eaten by an individual during lunch. B) Meals eaten by an individual everyday. C) Meals that contain the six classes of food. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Meals eaten by an individual everyday. 11. This food has Protein A) Bread, Rice, Pasta, Potatoes. B) Fruits and vegetables. C) Milk and Dairy Products. D) Meat, Fish, Eggs and beans. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Meat, Fish, Eggs and beans. 12. What should we drink every day to stay healthy? A) Juice only. B) Water. C) Cola. D) Soft drinks. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Water. 13. Why nature has given such a great variety of foods? A) To look good. B) Avoid trying new foods. C) All foods have different types of nutrients. D) Stick to the same type of food every day. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) All foods have different types of nutrients. 14. ..... are the nutrients which give us energy to perform our daily work A) Minerals. B) Fats. C) Carbohydrates. D) Protiens. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Carbohydrates. 15. What is the recommended percentage of daily caloric intake that should come from proteins? A) 45-65%. B) 20-35%. C) 10-35%. D) 65-80%. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 10-35%. 16. What is the primary source of energy for all living beings? A) Vitamins. B) Fats. C) Proteins. D) Carbohydrates. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Carbohydrates. 17. Which food helps us grow strong and tall? A) Chips. B) Ice cream. C) Cold drink. D) Milk. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Milk. 18. To follow Canada's Food Guide, which types of foods should be eaten in smaller amounts? A) Whole grains and beans. B) Vegetables and fruits. C) Protein-rich foods like eggs and fish. D) Foods high in sodium, sugar, and saturated fats. E) Foods that contain water-soluble vitamins. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Foods high in sodium, sugar, and saturated fats. 19. Food is the source of energy for your body. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 20. Which describes a material that is NOT a food? A) It stores energy but not nutrients. B) It does not store energy or nutrients. C) It stores energy and nutrients. D) It does not store energy but stores nutrients. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It does not store energy or nutrients. 21. New recipes are created to A) Make use of available local food stuff. B) Collect new information. C) Ascertain local indigenous dishes and drinks. D) Collect new fact for better nutritive value. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Make use of available local food stuff. 22. Why should you limit eating fast food too often? A) It's too expensive. B) It can be high in fat, salt, and sugar. C) It does not taste good. D) It has no protein. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It can be high in fat, salt, and sugar. 23. What is used to transport substances around the body and lubrication A) Water. B) Minerals. C) Food. D) Protein. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Water. 24. A balanced diet includes foods from: A) Only one food group. B) All food groups. C) Only fruits and vegetables. D) Only grains. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) All food groups. 25. Which food group helps in repairing body tissues? A) Carbohydrates. B) Vitamins. C) Fats. D) Proteins. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Proteins. 26. Which term refers to food that has been cooked slowly in liquid for a long time? A) Stewed. B) Casseroled. C) Poultry. D) Steamed. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Stewed. 27. Which nutrient do I use biuret solution to test for? A) Vitamins. B) Minerals. C) Carbohydrates. D) Proteins. E) Lipids. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Proteins. 28. What are some examples of foods that belong to the dairy food group? A) Bread, pasta, and rice. B) Milk, cheese, yogurt, and butter. C) Apples, bananas, and oranges. D) Chicken, beef, and fish. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Milk, cheese, yogurt, and butter. 29. What types of body problems does added sugar cause? A) Draining of your energy. B) Increased energy. C) Hair growth. D) Weight loss. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Draining of your energy. 30. Which is the most important reason a food employee should not chew gum while preparing food? A) Customers may see and find it distasteful. B) Saliva can contaminate customers' food. C) It can be a choking hazard. D) It prevents a food handler from tasting food. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Saliva can contaminate customers' food. 31. Paneer is made from which ingredient? A) Milk. B) Yogurt. C) Almond Milk. D) Soy Milk. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Milk. 32. What are the responsibilities of ESY Site Leads? A) Review IEPs and place students in appropriate classes. B) Coordinate transportation and health needs. C) Distribute materials and supplies. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 33. What are the customs and beliefs of a racial, religious, or social group? A) Media influences. B) Cultural influences. C) Technological influences. D) Teacher influences. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Cultural influences. 34. What is the main ingredient in falafel? A) Sugar. B) Butter. C) Chickpeas. D) Protein. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Chickpeas. 35. Describe the role of enzymes in the digestive system. A) Enzymes help break down food into smaller molecules for absorption. B) Enzymes help regulate the body's temperature during digestion. C) Enzymes help transport food through the digestive system. D) Enzymes are responsible for absorbing nutrients from the food. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Enzymes help break down food into smaller molecules for absorption. 36. Mineral that helps to control the heart beat? A) Calcium. B) Iodine. C) Flourine. D) Natrium. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Natrium. 37. Sources of fats are ..... A) Butter and oil. B) Fish and cereals. C) Grains and cereals. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Butter and oil. 38. Which of the following IS NOT an energy giving food? A) Spaghetti. B) Locusts. C) Green bananas. D) Ugali. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Locusts. 39. Roughage is present in ..... A) Kids. B) Milk. C) Fruits. D) None of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Fruits. 40. WHAT CAN YOU BUY IN A BUTCHER'S SHOP? A) FLOWERS AND PLANTS. B) VARIETY OF PRODUCTS. C) FRUITS AND VEGGIES. D) MEAT AND POULTRY. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) MEAT AND POULTRY. 41. Calcium and phosphorus are the example of ..... They are elements that are essential for good health A) Carbohydrate. B) Vitamins. C) Fats. D) Minerals. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Minerals. 42. An egg cooked gently in boiling water outside its shell? A) Over-Easy. B) Hard-Cooked. C) Boiled. D) Poached. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Poached. 43. These are Protective foods A) Fats. B) Carbohydrates. C) Protein. D) Vitamins. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Vitamins. 44. Which of these programs are part of Microsoft Office? A) OneDrive. B) Outlook. C) Keynote. D) Drive. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Outlook. 45. What is the role of the EYFS in relation to food? A) To promote fast food. B) To ensure nutritional food and fresh water are provided. C) To reduce physical activity. D) To increase sugar intake. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To ensure nutritional food and fresh water are provided. 46. Do you know what will happen if you eat lot of junk food? A) You will gain weight. B) It will make your brain active. C) Muscle becomes strong. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) You will gain weight. 47. Which bacteria causes grey mold of bread? A) Rhizopus. B) Steptococcus. C) Penicillium. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Rhizopus. 48. What is an important nutrient found in fish like salmon and tuna that is good for heart health and brain development? A) Fiber. B) Omega-3 fatty acids. C) Iron. D) Calcium. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Omega-3 fatty acids. 49. When measuring flour you should pack it down lightly and level it off with a straight edge spatula. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 50. A single kind of matter that is pure and has a specific set of properties. A) Nutrients. B) Calories. C) Substance. D) Carbohydrates. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Substance. 51. What types of things require food and use it for energy? A) Just plants. B) Just animals. C) All living things. D) Everything that uses energy. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) All living things. 52. What phrase refers to a high-quality, elaborate meal prepared by a skilled chef? A) Fussy eater. B) Perishable food. C) Fortified food. D) Gourmet meal. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Gourmet meal. 53. What are some examples of healthy snacks? A) Whole grain crackers. B) Potato chips. C) Candy bars. D) Soda. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Whole grain crackers. 54. The nutrient which is responsible for building strong bones and teeth is A) Fats. B) Calcium. C) Vitamins. D) Protein. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Calcium. 55. To be healthy we have to ..... A) Eat junk food. B) Sleep all day. C) Do exercise, eat healthy and rest. D) Watch TV all day. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Do exercise, eat healthy and rest. 56. Body building foods are also called: A) Fats. B) Vitamins. C) Proteins. D) Oils. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Proteins. 57. Food taboos should be discouraged because they A) Make people loose their appetite. B) Deprive individual from eating balanced meal. C) Lead to starvation. D) Influence cultural beliefs. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Deprive individual from eating balanced meal. 58. The muscle-lined tube down which food passes from the throat to the stomach A) Esophagus. B) Pancreas. C) Liver. D) Small intestine. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Esophagus. 59. ..... is an acute protein malnutrition disease. A) Kwashiorkor. B) Goitre. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Kwashiorkor. 60. The process by which plants convert energy from the Sun into food A) Inorganic. B) Respiration. C) Photosynthesis. D) Cholesterol. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Photosynthesis. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesCommon Subjects QuizzesClass 12 QuizzesClass 12 Home Science Chapter 3 Food And Nutrition Quiz 1Class 12 Home Science Chapter 3 Food And Nutrition Quiz 2Class 12 Home Science Chapter 3 Food And Nutrition Quiz 3Class 12 Home Science Chapter 3 Food And Nutrition Quiz 4Class 12 Home Science Chapter 3 Food And Nutrition Quiz 5Class 12 Home Science Chapter 3 Food And Nutrition Quiz 6Class 12 Home Science Chapter 3 Food And Nutrition Quiz 7Class 12 Home Science Chapter 3 Food And Nutrition Quiz 8 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books