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 21 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 12 Home Science Chapter 3 Food And Nutrition Quiz 21 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which raising agents are used in cake making? Select all that apply. A) Air. B) Yeast. C) Baking powder. D) Baking soda. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Yeast. 2. The food that we usually eat is called a ..... A) Balance diet. B) Diet. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Diet. 3. Name the nutrient present in potato A) Carbohydrates. B) Proteins. C) Vitamins. D) Fat. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Carbohydrates. 4. ..... work from a compliance perspective to ensure the company meets safety and quality standards. A) Head chefs. B) Dieticians. C) Food product developers. D) Quality assurance managers. E) Chefs. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Quality assurance managers. 5. Which food item is energy giving A) Banana. B) Fish. C) Meat. D) Curd. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Banana. 6. The process is often done using a pestle and mortar to grind fresh foods into very small pieces. A) Peeling. B) Crushing. C) Slicing. D) Chopping. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Crushing. 7. What is the definition of high tea A) A meal eaten in the late afternoon or early evening, typically consisting of a cooked dish, bread and butter, and tea. B) A hot drink made by infusing the dried crushed leaves of the tea plant in boiling water. C) An evening meal, typically a light or informal one. D) A small amount of food eaten between meals. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A meal eaten in the late afternoon or early evening, typically consisting of a cooked dish, bread and butter, and tea. 8. What is the recommended percentage of daily caloric intake that should come from fats? A) 20-35%. B) 10-35%. C) 45-65%. D) 65-80%. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 20-35%. 9. The process of cleaning fresh food using water and rubbing the food to clean it. A) Washing. B) Peeling. C) Cutting. D) Slicing. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Washing. 10. Food made from milk A) Diery. B) Deiry. C) Dairy. D) Diary. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Dairy. 11. When you're measuring liquid ingredients, you should use the same measuring cups as you use when measuring dry ingredients. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 12. What food group gives us the MOST energy per gram of food? A) Complex Carbohydrates. B) Simple Carbohydrates. C) Protein. D) Lipids. E) All carbohydrates. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Lipids. 13. The vegetarian dietary lifestyle may get their recommended daily servings of protein by consuming what kind of food(s)? A) Nuts, Beans, and Seeds. B) Salmon, Shrimp, and Seaweed. C) Steak, Lobster, Chicken. D) Beans, Rice. and Lettuce. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Nuts, Beans, and Seeds. 14. The process of breaking down food into a form the body can use. A) Absorption. B) Metabolism. C) Digestion. D) Fermentation. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Digestion. 15. What is the purpose of a defibrillator? A) To deliver an electric shock to the heart. B) To reduce weight. C) To measure glucose levels. D) To repair broken bones. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To deliver an electric shock to the heart. 16. Marko eats a tub of ice cream after a stressful exam even though he's not hungry. What kind of eating is this? A) Nutritional eating. B) Social eating. C) Habitual eating. D) Psychological eating. E) Cultural eating. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Psychological eating. 17. Dried pasta cooked until it is 'firm to the bite' has reached a doneness known as ..... ? A) Enriched. B) Sticky. C) Al dente. D) Converted. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Al dente. 18. What is the term for the process of cooking food in boiling water? A) Baking. B) Grilling. C) Boiling. D) Frying. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Boiling. 19. What are the key components of a healthy eating guideline? A) Eating only fast food and sugary snacks. B) Avoiding all types of food except for one specific type. C) Consuming high amounts of processed foods, added sugars, and excessive sodium intake. D) Consuming a variety of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats, as well as limiting processed foods, added sugars, and excessive sodium intake. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Consuming a variety of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats, as well as limiting processed foods, added sugars, and excessive sodium intake. 20. Many fruits and vegetables provide THIS vitamin that is good for eyesight and the immune system. What is it? A) Vitamin A. B) Vitamin B. C) Vitamin C. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Vitamin A. 21. What temperature should you cook ground beef? A) 68$^\circ$C. B) 71$^\circ$C. C) 65$^\circ$C. D) 74$^\circ$C. E) 77$^\circ$C. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 74$^\circ$C. 22. Two meals can contain the same number of calories but different amounts of energy. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 23. The unit of measure for energy in nutrients (kcal) A) Calorie. B) Fat. C) Nutrients. D) Moderation. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Calorie. 24. An ..... a day keeps the doctor away. A) Orange. B) Olive. C) Apple. D) Biscuit. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Apple. 25. Our awareness of ourselves and our environment A) Conscientious. B) Consciousness. C) Conscience. D) Unconsciousness. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Consciousness. 26. Portion size is the amount of food you choose to eat. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 27. Grow Foods help our body grow bigger and stronger. 'Grow' foods help build our body's bones, teeth and muscles. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TRUE. 28. The 'Danger Zone' for bacterial growth in food is between which temperatures? A) 4$^\circ$C to 60$^\circ$C. B) -18$^\circ$C to 0$^\circ$C. C) 5$^\circ$C to 70$^\circ$C. D) 60$^\circ$C to 75$^\circ$C. E) 0$^\circ$C to 60$^\circ$C. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 4$^\circ$C to 60$^\circ$C. 29. This food has Carbohydrates A) Bread, Rice, Pasta, Potatoes. B) Fruits and vegetables. C) Milk and Dairy Products. D) Meat, Fish and Eggs. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Bread, Rice, Pasta, Potatoes. 30. What are the food eaten in the Bible story? A) Pork and rice. B) Fish and bread. C) Chicken and salad. D) Beef and rice. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Fish and bread. 31. A large reddish brown organ in vertebrates that secretes bile and cleanses the blood and is located in the abdominal cavity. A) Digestion. B) Liver. C) Mineral. D) Pancreas. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Liver. 32. Gastric juice digest ..... partially A) Starch. B) Protein. C) Fats. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Protein. 33. Which is NOT a carbohydrate? A) Olive oil. B) Sugar. C) Rice. D) Potatoes. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Olive oil. 34. A balance diet help in A) Obecity. B) Development of our body. C) Development of nail. D) All of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Development of our body. 35. Carbohydrates should make up the largest portion on your plate. Choose from potatoes, rice, beans, bread, whole grains and pasta. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) FALSE. 36. A substance, such as vitamins or minerals taken as a supplement to food to replacenutrients that would otherwise be missing in a person's diet. A) Sugar. B) Dietary supplements. C) Protein. D) Fiber. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Dietary supplements. 37. What are the five food groups in the MyPlate model? A) Fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods, and water. B) Fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods, and sweets. C) Fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods, and dairy. D) Fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods, and meat. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods, and dairy. 38. A nutrient found in many foods is: A) Carbon dioxide. B) Carbohydrate. C) Energy. D) Potato. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Carbohydrate. 39. Which one of these food would be considered healthy A) Chips. B) Fried chicken. C) Broccoli. D) Cookies. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Broccoli. 40. Select the statement that is generally true about perishability A) The less water, the more perishable. B) The more water, the longer the shelf life. C) The less water, the longer the shelf life. D) Perishable foods can last up to 7 months in the pantry. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The less water, the longer the shelf life. 41. ..... helps us to grow and repair worn out tissues A) Carbohydrates. B) Minerals. C) Fats. D) Proteins. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Proteins. 42. When preparing meals for the convalescence which of the following guidelines should be taken into consideration. A) Small portions should be served. B) The food should be easy to eat and digest. C) The food should tempt the patient's appetite. D) A and B only. E) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) All of the above. 43. What is the purpose of digestion in humans and other animals? A) It breaks down food. B) It sends energy to the body's cells. C) Both A and B are true. D) Neither A or B are true. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Both A and B are true. 44. What is the purpose of a stethoscope? A) To measure blood pressure. B) To listen to heart and lung sounds. C) To cover small wounds. D) To reduce weight. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To listen to heart and lung sounds. 45. A sweet, soluble crystalline carbohydrate. A) Sugar. B) Vitamin. C) Protein. D) Fiber. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Sugar. 46. Which of these is the definition of minerals? A) Nutrients made by animals and plants. B) Nutrients found in the ground and drawn up by plants then eaten by animals. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Nutrients found in the ground and drawn up by plants then eaten by animals. 47. What is the process of breaking down food called? A) Fermentation. B) Metabolism. C) Absorption. D) Digestion. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Digestion. 48. Which of the following is the least healthy daily habit? A) Choosing healthy snacks between meals. B) Drinking water throughout the day. C) Going for a walk after school. D) Planning your lunch the night before. E) Grabbing fast food more often. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) Grabbing fast food more often. 49. Which food item is part of the DAIRY food group? A) Popcorn. B) Apple. C) Black Beans. D) Yogurt. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Yogurt. 50. Which of the following is an example of dairy? A) Bread. B) Strawberry. C) Yogurt. D) Steak. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Yogurt. 51. The amount of energy released when nutrients are broken down is measured in units called ..... A) Grams. B) Calories. C) Pounds. D) Ounces. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Calories. 52. TRUE or FALSEEggs are not considered a complete protein A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) FALSE. 53. Which one is one way to help stick to your budget when grocery shopping? A) Keep a grocery list in your head. B) Figure out what you are getting when you get there. C) Buy cheap food only. D) Plan ahead. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Plan ahead. 54. Gina wants to boost her immune system to stay healthy this school year. Which would help her stay healthy? A) Soda. B) Vitamins. C) Cake. D) Medicine. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Vitamins. 55. To set free; to produce A) Pancrease. B) Relese. C) Release. D) Pancreas. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Release. 56. What does the term 'daily value' mean on a food label? A) Recommended daily intake of a nutrient based on a 2, 000 calorie diet. B) The expiration date of the food product. C) The number of servings per container. D) The total amount of calories in the food item. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Recommended daily intake of a nutrient based on a 2, 000 calorie diet. 57. The body requires seven different types of nutrients. These are carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, fiber and water. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TRUE. 58. What is the unit used to measure energy content in food/drinks? A) Pounds. B) Calories. C) Grams. D) BMI. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Calories. 59. When food choices are based on supply and demand, price and availability A) Economic influences. B) Social influences. C) Cultural influences. D) Media influences. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Economic influences. 60. Which macronutrient should contribute the highest percentage of daily caloric intake? A) Vitamins. B) Carbohydrates. C) Fats. D) Proteins. 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