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 19 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 12 Home Science Chapter 3 Food And Nutrition Quiz 19 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. ..... work closely with clients to design, prepare, and serve mnues for events A) Line cooks. B) Head chefs. C) Horticulturists. D) Food product developers. E) Caterers. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) Caterers. 2. It is recommended that you have 64 ounces of water each day A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 3. Foodstuffs containing carbohydrates and ..... are called energy giving food. A) Carbohydrates. B) Fats. C) Proteins. D) Vitamins. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Fats. 4. What is the purpose of meal planning? A) The purpose of meal planning is to make cooking more complicated. B) Meal planning is designed to increase food waste. C) The purpose of meal planning is to promote healthier eating habits. D) Meal planning is intended to promote unhealthy eating habits. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The purpose of meal planning is to promote healthier eating habits. 5. A drink containing bubbles A) Carbohydrated. B) Carbonated. C) Hydronated. D) Fuzzy. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Carbonated. 6. All of the following are time saving food preparation techniques EXCEPT ..... A) Involving several family members in food planning and preparation. B) Cutting large pieces of meat into smaller portions for cooking. C) Preparing multiple dish meals that include appetizers, entree, salad, and dessert. D) Preparing meals ahead of time and freezing them. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Preparing multiple dish meals that include appetizers, entree, salad, and dessert. 7. What are the main food groups? A) Sweets, Snacks, Beverages. B) Meat, Fish, Eggs. C) Nuts, Seeds, Oils. D) Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Protein Foods, Dairy. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Protein Foods, Dairy. 8. Which food makes our teeth strong? A) Minerals and vitamins. B) Calcium. C) Protein. D) Carbohydrates. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Calcium. 9. Which of these is an example of a balanced meal? A) Only rice. B) Chicken, rice, and broccoli. C) Only ice cream. D) Only apples. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Chicken, rice, and broccoli. 10. Vitamins foods help to A) Helps to build the body. B) Provides the body with nutrients. C) Prevent people from sick e.g flu. D) Provide the body with nutrients. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Prevent people from sick e.g flu. 11. When making banana muffins, why might you add baking powder to the mixture? A) To make the muffins taste more like bananas. B) To help the muffins rise and become light. C) To keep the muffins from sticking to the pan. D) To make the muffins last longer. E) To give the muffins a crunchy top. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To help the muffins rise and become light. 12. Not to do sth. you usually do A) Mees. B) Mess. C) Miss. D) Mise. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Miss. 13. Relating to the stomach and digestion A) Gastrointestinal. B) Cardiointestinal. C) Gastrovascular. D) Cardiovascular. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Gastrointestinal. 14. Name the nutrient present in milk A) Calcium. B) Carbohydrates. C) Sodium. D) Iron. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Calcium. 15. The amount of energy in food is measured in ..... A) Kilojoules (kJ). B) Mass (g). C) Weight (g). D) Height (cm). Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Kilojoules (kJ). 16. A calorie can be defined as ..... A) Energy that is ingested into the body which is not used right away. B) A unit of measurement of the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree Celcius. C) A kilocalorie. D) The minimum amount of energy the body requires. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A unit of measurement of the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree Celcius. 17. Made by human beings and not by nature A) Artificial. B) Fresh. C) Natural. D) Raw. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Artificial. 18. What does kcal stand for? A) Kiloliter. B) Kilojoule. C) Kilocalorie. D) Kilogram. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Kilocalorie. 19. Which molecules speed up the process of breaking down large molecules into smaller ones? A) Enzymes. B) Intestines. C) Lipids. D) Organs. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Enzymes. 20. Foods that are high in the organic compound "Protein" A) Meats, beans, seeds/nuts, eggs. B) Bread, candy, crackers, potatoes. C) Cheese, butter, milk, and cereal. D) Orange Juice, Eggs, Pancakes & syrup. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Meats, beans, seeds/nuts, eggs. 21. What term describes a dish that is cooked slowly in an oven with added ingredients? A) Poultry. B) Casseroled. C) Steamed. D) Stewed. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Casseroled. 22. Which mineral below that needed in small amount? A) Zinc. B) Ferum. C) Calcium. D) Natrium. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Zinc. 23. Our bodies need food as a fuel for: A) Respiration. B) Excretion. C) Nutrition. D) Combustion. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Respiration. 24. How should cooked pasta be stored? A) In a cool, dry, dark place. B) The refrigerator, tightly covered. C) Frozen. D) In an air-tight container. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The refrigerator, tightly covered. 25. What do you call the fruit fresh or dried, jam and nuts that adds flavor and texture to the sandwich? A) Miscellaneous. B) Ingredients. C) Vegetables. D) Condiments. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Miscellaneous. 26. Food poisoning is caused by which of the following? A) Toxin. B) Poison. C) Bacterial spores. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Bacterial spores. 27. What is the nutritional value of fruit and vegetables? A) They contain high levels of protein. B) They are rich in vitamins and minerals. C) They are primarily a source of fats. D) They are high in sugar content. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) They are rich in vitamins and minerals. 28. Which of the following is a good source of carbohydrates? A) Bread. B) Fish. C) Cheese. D) Chicken. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Bread. 29. What does fat do A) Help us to sleep. B) Keep our body warm. C) Keep balance diet. D) Keep us weak. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Keep our body warm. 30. Which vitamin is good for HAVING HEALTHY SKIN? A) VITAMIN B. B) VITAMIN C. C) VITAMIN A. D) VITAMIN D. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) VITAMIN A. 31. Proteins help you to grow strong muscles. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 32. A substance in food that your body needs to grow, to repair itself, and to supply you with energy. A) Nutrients. B) Calories. C) Kilojoules. D) Nutrition. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Nutrients. 33. A Plastic serrated edge knife that is designed to slice lettuce without causing the edges to turn brown. A) Lettuce Knife. B) Paring Knife. C) Deli Knife. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Lettuce Knife. 34. What is an electronic device that manipulates information, or data? A) Computer. B) Printer. C) Mouse. D) Typewriter. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Computer. 35. In Australia, the following nutrient quantities must be listed on all packaged products A) Energy, total fat, fibre, sugars, carbohydrates. B) Energy, protein, total fat, saturated fat, carbohydrates, sugars, sodium. C) Energy, sugars, carbohydrates, calcium, sodium, total fat, saturated fat, protein. D) Energy, sugars, vitamin C, protein, sodium and carbs. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Energy, protein, total fat, saturated fat, carbohydrates, sugars, sodium. 36. What exactly is 'metabolism'? A) The units used to measure the energy value of foods. B) The energy that is ingested into the body which is not used right away. C) The rate at which excretion occurs. D) A set of chemical reactions that occur in the body to maintain life. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A set of chemical reactions that occur in the body to maintain life. 37. 2, What is nutrition? 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: B) The science of how our bodies use food for growth, health, and repair. 38. The recommended daily portion size of nuts is: A) 8 oz. B) 1-2 oz. C) 6 oz. D) 4-5 oz. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 1-2 oz. 39. Which vitamin is essential for maintaining healthy eyesight? A) Vitamin C. B) Vitamin A. C) Vitamin B. D) Vitamin D. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Vitamin A. 40. Which of the following food groups should I be taking if I want to have a lot of energy to do my daily task? A) Spinach, Ceasar salad, Waldorf Salad, apricot. B) Apples, grapes, broccoli, asparagus. C) Pork, bread, cake, pizza, pasta. D) Wild berries, lettuce, Black berries, prunes. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Pork, bread, cake, pizza, pasta. 41. A recommendation found in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans is to eat A) Fewer processed and red meats. B) Fish or seafood every other day. C) Ice cream and cheese daily. D) Potatoes boiled in water for five minutes. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Fewer processed and red meats. 42. Brown bread is a good ..... of fiber. A) Skipping. B) Snack. C) Source. D) Balance. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Source. 43. What do you call the small fancy sandwiches made from light delicate ingredients? A) Tea sandwiches. B) Pinwheel sandwiches. C) Rolled sandwiches. D) Hamburger. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Tea sandwiches. 44. Which of the following food groups should I take to improve my immunity? A) Cauliflower, passion fruit, dragon fruit, black berries. B) Mozzarella, feta, goat, gorgonzola, cheddar cheese. C) Madeira cake, mille feuille, paella, tortilla. D) Cannoli, crepe, chocolate fondue, genoise sponge cake. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Cauliflower, passion fruit, dragon fruit, black berries. 45. What gives us fuel and energy? It gets burnt off when we exercise. A) Oxygen. B) Vitamin A. C) Vitamin C. D) Calories. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Calories. 46. A material in green plants that can turn water, air, and sunlight into food A) Enzymes. B) Cholesterol. C) Glucose. D) Chlorophyll. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Chlorophyll. 47. Before buying set aside a budget for buying food and drinks. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 48. Organic nutrients, including sugars and starches, that can provide an organism with energy A) Proteins. B) Carbohydrates. C) Starches. D) Vitamins. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Carbohydrates. 49. To encourage good nutrition, ChooseMyPlate.gov recommends choosing foods that are high in: A) Fiber and nutrients. B) Sodium and added sugars. C) Sodium and added fats. D) Water and calories. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Fiber and nutrients. 50. What type of measuring cup is used for milk, water, or juice? A) Measuring cup. B) Liquid measuring cup. C) Dry measuring cup. D) Either liquid or dry measuring cup. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Liquid measuring cup. 51. Bruising is an example of which category of food deterioration? A) Chemical. B) Biological. C) Physical. D) Organisms. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Physical. 52. Which of the following can be considered as food? A) Lunch meal. B) Milk. C) Orange juice. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 53. More than half our body is water. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 54. Which part of body keeps on working even when we sleep A) Heart. B) Hands. C) Legs. D) Eyes. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Heart. 55. What nutrients do different types of food have? A) Carbohydrates and vitamins. B) Protein and carbohydrates. C) Fats, vitamins and minerals, protein, carbohydrates. D) Fats, vitamins and minerals. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Fats, vitamins and minerals, protein, carbohydrates. 56. A reasonable amount; not excessive A) Moderation. B) Fat. C) Calorie. D) Deficit. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Moderation. 57. What are some examples of nutrient-dense foods? A) Examples of nutrient-dense foods include fast food, processed snacks, and sugary drinks. B) Examples of nutrient-dense foods include candy, chips, and soda. C) Examples of nutrient-dense foods include fruits, vegetables, lean meats, fish, eggs, nuts, and seeds. D) Examples of nutrient-dense foods include cookies, cake, and ice cream. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Examples of nutrient-dense foods include fruits, vegetables, lean meats, fish, eggs, nuts, and seeds. 58. Glow Foods are full of vitamins and minerals to keep our skin, hair and eyes bright and glowing. 'Glow' foods can keep our immune system strong so that we can fight bugs and viruses. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TRUE. 59. What is the meaning of the acronym www? A) World Warm Web. B) World Weather Web. C) Have no special meaning. D) World Wide Web. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) World Wide Web. 60. 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