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 3 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 12 Home Science Chapter 3 Food And Nutrition Quiz 3 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Calcium fortified almond milk is an example of which type of functional food? A) Conventional. B) Modified. C) Foods with active non-nutrients. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Modified. 2. Which are the 3 energy nutrients? A) Fat, vitamins, carbohydrates. B) Minerals, fat, protein. C) Fat, carbohydrates, protein. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Fat, carbohydrates, protein. 3. Lack of protein can cause ..... disease. A) Beriberi. B) Inability of blood clotting. C) Kwashiokor. D) Scurvy. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Kwashiokor. 4. To retain the most vitamin C and B vitamins when cooking, you should A) Use a water based cooking method as they are water-soluble vitamins. B) Use a dry cooking method, low heat and less time. C) Use a low heat but for more time so the product actually gets cooked properly. D) Use a dry but very high heat for a quick time. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Use a dry cooking method, low heat and less time. 5. The process by which cells take the energy from glucose combined with oxygen; carbon dioxide is expelled. A) Moderation. B) Cellular respiration. C) Hypothesis. D) Metabolism. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Cellular respiration. 6. ..... is the process of changing food from complex form into simple to get benefit from it A) Digestion. B) Absorption. C) Sensation. D) Respiration. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Digestion. 7. Which vitamin is important for the absorption of iron in the body? A) Vitamin A. B) Vitamin C. C) Vitamin K. D) Vitamin D. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Vitamin C. 8. If you learned in class how to read food labels and use cooking tools properly, which factor is influencing your food choices? A) Environmental influence. B) Economical influence. C) Educational influence. D) Religious influence. E) Media influence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Educational influence. 9. True or False. An omnivore is a consumer. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 10. True or False:ESY services are only provided to students with disabilities. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 11. An even-toed hoofed mammal that has a multi-chambered stomach and chews its cud A) Ruminant. B) Omnivore. C) Carnivore. D) Herbivore. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ruminant. 12. Why is it recommended to drink plenty of water throughout the day? A) To see how many bathroom breaks you can take. B) To practice your water drinking skills. C) To turn into a fish. D) Maintain bodily functions. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Maintain bodily functions. 13. What is the nutritional value of milk and dairy products? A) They are high in fiber. B) They are primarily carbohydrates. C) They are a good source of calcium. D) They contain no vitamins. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) They are a good source of calcium. 14. Which of the following nutrients is NOT used by the body as a source of energy? A) Vitamins. B) Proteins. C) Carbohydrates. D) Fats. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Vitamins. 15. Why do we eat healthy food? A) To help our bodies grow. B) To help our bodies repair themselves. C) To give us energy. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 16. What is the main ingredient in guacamole? A) Onion. B) Pepper. C) B) Avocado. D) Garlic. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) B) Avocado. 17. Amino acids chemically bond to form protein chains. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 18. Which of the following is rich source of Kalium? A) Pineapple. B) Corn. C) Banana. D) Apple. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Banana. 19. A dietary guideline for Americans is to consume foods rich in Potassium, such as A) Beef and portk. B) Cheese and yogurt. C) Dinner rolls and oatmeal. D) Potatoes and bananas. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Potatoes and bananas. 20. Which group do artichokes, broccoli, and cauliflower come from? A) Stems. B) Leaves. C) Flowers. D) Roots. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Flowers. 21. Match the following:Milk A) Junk food. B) Protective. C) Energy-giving. D) Body-building. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Body-building. 22. Plans, prepares, and serves menus for many types of events. A) Server. B) Executive Chef. C) Caterer. D) Baker. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Caterer. 23. What is an example of a complex carbohydrate? A) Chocolate bar. B) Potato. C) Chicken. D) 2% Milk. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Potato. 24. What 3 things does a plant need during photosynthesis? A) Oxygen, glucose (sugar), and potassium. B) Sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide. C) Sunlight, calories, sodium. D) Water, sunlight, exercise. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide. 25. There is a total of ..... amino acids. A) 5. B) 9. C) 11. D) 20. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 20. 26. Which of these guidelines should be considered when shopping for food? A) Buy what you need. B) By from shops where few people go. C) Buy expensive products only. D) Buy expired products. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Buy what you need. 27. Which of these are a high source of protein? A) Chapati. B) Carrots. C) Chicken. D) Milk. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Chicken. 28. A liquid in the mouth that mixes with food to begin digestion A) Fiver. B) Saliva. C) Oxygen. D) Starch. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Saliva. 29. Which of these is Incorrect about Pastry making? A) Always re-roll Pastry. B) Bake pastry in Pre-heated oven. C) Do not stretch the Pastry. D) Do not grease baking sheet or tray. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Always re-roll Pastry. 30. ..... is the food we get from plants A) Vegetables. B) Meat. C) Eggs. D) Milk. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Vegetables. 31. What is the process of grading eggs with light? A) Illumination. B) Candling. C) Gleaming. D) Luminescence. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Candling. 32. Which nutrient is essential for the growth of intestinal bacteria? A) Sucrose. B) Lactose. C) Fructose. D) Glucose. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Lactose. 33. Which food gives us energy? A) Calcium. B) Carbohydrates. C) Minerals and vitamins. D) Protein. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Carbohydrates. 34. Which of the following is the body building food? A) Carbohydrates. B) Fats. C) Protiens. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Protiens. 35. Sunlight, milk, eggs and fish are the source of vitamin ..... A) K. B) A. C) E. D) D. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) D. 36. A class of nutrients that contain carbon and are needed in small amounts to maintain health andallow growth. A) Vitamin. B) Sugar. C) Protein. D) Fiber. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Vitamin. 37. Is pulav made with green vegetables, paneer, and eaten with water a balanced food? A) No, it does not have any vegetables. B) No, it only has carbohydrates. C) Yes, it has different nutrients. D) Yes, but it needs more sugar. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Yes, it has different nutrients. 38. What is the role of fats in our diet? A) Provide energy, support cell growth, and protect organs. B) Act as a primary source of vitamins and minerals. C) Serve as the main building blocks for proteins. D) Help in the absorption of carbohydrates. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Provide energy, support cell growth, and protect organs. 39. Carrying an armful of wood uphill into one's home is an example of: A) Very light activity. B) Moderate activity. C) Heavy activity. D) Light activity. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Heavy activity. 40. Which substance makes up most of your body weight (approximately 70-75%)? A) Carbohydrates. B) Protein. C) Calcium. D) Water. E) Fat. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Water. 41. Which helps in our digestion? A) Fiber. B) Protein. C) Vitamins. D) Carbohydrates. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Fiber. 42. Which of these foods protects you from scurvy? A) Citrus fruits. B) Starchy food. C) Milk. D) Red meat. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Citrus fruits. 43. When food is set out on a serving table for people to choose from, it is called ..... A) Carnival style. B) Family style. C) Buffet style. D) Plate service. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Buffet style. 44. Is a state of disease caused by sustained deficiency, excess or imbalance of the supplies of calories. It could be either overnutrition or undernutrition A) Mal Nutrition. B) Undernutrition. C) Obesity. D) Optimum Nutrition. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Mal Nutrition. 45. What nutrients do fruits provide that support heart health? A) Protein. B) Antioxidants. C) Fiber. D) Carbohydrates. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Antioxidants. 46. One example of cross-contamination is when someone preparing food: A) Uses separate cutting boards for raw and cooked meat. B) Uses the same ice for serving drinks and keeping beverage bottles cold in a cooler. C) Washes fruits and vegetables under running water. D) Prepares hand-battered food in small batches. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Uses the same ice for serving drinks and keeping beverage bottles cold in a cooler. 47. Which food group do rice and noodles belong to? A) Dairy products. B) Fruits and vegetables. C) Meat and poultry. D) Grains and cereals. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Grains and cereals. 48. Pastry can be defined as A) Cakes and pies. B) Baked goods. C) Dough that is made to be used as a casing or covering for sweet and savory foods. D) Raising agent. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Dough that is made to be used as a casing or covering for sweet and savory foods. 49. Which of these should you drink everyday? A) Milk. B) Water. C) Orange juice. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Water. 50. The meal in the evening. A) Breakfast. B) Lunch. C) Supper. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Supper. 51. Proteins that speed up a chemical reaction in the body A) Lipids. B) Proteins. C) Enzymes. D) Vitamins. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Enzymes. 52. What are food miles? A) How big the farmers paddocks are. B) The distance the food travels from its production to the store that it is sold in. C) How long it takes for the plants to grow. D) How fast the food travels. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The distance the food travels from its production to the store that it is sold in. 53. This vitamin is important for keeping body tissues, such as gums and muscles in good shape. It is also a key if you get a cut because it helps you heal. This vitamin also helps your body resists infections like cold. A) Vitamin D. B) Vitamin A. C) Vitamin K. D) Vitamin C. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Vitamin C. 54. Fruits and vegetables are A) Protective food. B) Bodybuilding food. C) Energy giving food. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Protective food. 55. What type of food is fortified with extra nutrients? A) Fussy eater. B) Perishable food. C) Gourmet meal. D) Fortified food. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Fortified food. 56. What does eating seasonally mean? A) Only eating fruit and vegetables. B) Eating food that has come from sunny countries. C) Only eating green food. D) Eating local food that is harvested just before we buy it. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Eating local food that is harvested just before we buy it. 57. What helps you digest your food? A) Minerals. B) Fibre. C) Fats. D) Vitamins. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Fibre. 58. Most health experts agree the best way to get the nutrients you need is to take dietary supplements. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 59. People who have a problem caused by too much or too little of a nutrient in their diets are said to suffer from ..... A) Gastro-enteritis ( gas). B) Under nutrition. C) Mal nutrition. D) Over nutrition. E) Stomache ache. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Mal nutrition. 60. What mineral helps our bodies by making cells that carry oxygen to our organs & tissue? We get this from red meats and cereals. A) Sodium. B) Potassium. C) Glucose. D) Iron. 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