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 6 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 12 Home Science Chapter 3 Food And Nutrition Quiz 6 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Soft or delicate in substance; not hard or tough A) Processed. B) Tender. C) Healthy. D) Fresh. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Tender. 2. Omnivores, herbivores, and carnivores are all ..... A) Producers. B) Decomposers. C) Consumers. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Consumers. 3. Food isn't considered as a basic need. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 4. Teaches plans and teaches lessons about Food and Nutrition along with other life skills. A) Math Teacher. B) FACS Teacher. C) Family Life Teacher. D) Science Teacher. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) FACS Teacher. 5. Which mineral keeps your muscles and nervous system working right? (found in dairy foods and bananas) A) Potassium. B) Calcium. C) Iron. D) None. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Potassium. 6. A pattern of eating that includes how much, what, and how often a person eats. A) Diet. B) Meal Plan. C) Food Pyramid. D) Nutrition. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Diet. 7. How do we (humans) get our food? A) From outer space. B) From the grocery store. C) From plants and animals. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) From plants and animals. 8. Besides energy, what else do fats provide? A) In addition to being a source of energy, fats are also needed for many body functions. B) In addition to being a source of energy, fats are also needed for a few body functions. C) In addition to being a source of energy, fats are also play for many body functions. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) In addition to being a source of energy, fats are also needed for many body functions. 9. Why do organisms need food? A) To make chemicals needed for metabolic reactions. B) To provide structural support to the body. C) To produce oxygen. D) To remove waste products. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To make chemicals needed for metabolic reactions. 10. What are the main ingredients in Pastry Making? A) Butter, flour and sugar. B) Flour, Water and Fat. C) Lard, Milk and Flour. D) Flour, Eggs and Baking Powder. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Flour, Water and Fat. 11. In some countries protein comes from ..... A) Granola. B) Milk. C) Cereal. D) Insects. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Insects. 12. Antobodies are subtances that destroy disease. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 13. Which of the following are examples of techniques for collecting information on recipes? A) Interview, methods and observation. B) Questionnaire, practice and observation. C) Observation, interview and questionnaire. D) Interview, method and questionnaire. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Observation, interview and questionnaire. 14. Which mineral makes our bones stronger? A) Calcium. B) Protein. C) Carbon. D) Sodium. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Calcium. 15. If you want to make a balanced lunch, which combination is best? A) Pizza and soda. B) Chicken, brown rice, and carrots. C) Only cookies. D) Only chips. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Chicken, brown rice, and carrots. 16. How many servings we should get per day? A) 5 servings. B) 2.5 servings. C) 8.9 servings. D) 3 servings. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 2.5 servings. 17. Name a source of complex carbohydrates? A) Rasgulla. B) Potato. C) Chocolates. D) Cake. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Potato. 18. What is the main use of a sphygmomanometer? A) To monitor oxygen saturation in the blood. B) To repair broken bones. C) To measure blood pressure. D) To measure glucose levels. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To measure blood pressure. 19. What does 'diet' mean to a scientist? A) Eating healthy food. B) Eating less food to lose weight. C) The food you eat. D) Food that is made from plants or meat. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The food you eat. 20. Technological influences are A) When your microwave beeps because you cooked something but forgot to take it out. B) Developments improving any methods for doing tasks. C) When Siri tells you its time to eat. D) Influences from advertisements on your computer. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Developments improving any methods for doing tasks. 21. While preparing a salad, you need to cut a carrot into small, uniform pieces. Which knife technique is most appropriate? A) Julienne. B) Chop. C) Dice. D) Cube. E) Mince. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Dice. 22. Vitamins that can be dissolved in fatty materials. (Fat-soluble vitamins) A) Vitamins A, B, D, E, K. B) Vitamins A, B, C, D, E, K. C) Vitamins B, C, D, K. D) Vitamins A, D, E, K. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Vitamins A, D, E, K. 23. What system of the body is involved with food? A) Digestive. B) Circulatory. C) Excretory. D) Respiratory. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Digestive. 24. Milk is a good source of vitamin d & calcium. Why are these important for our bodies? A) Help keep your skin from wrinkling. B) Help give you good eyesight. C) Help burn off calories. D) Help bones and teeth develop. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Help bones and teeth develop. 25. Which of the following is NOT a nutrient found in food? A) Proteins. B) Carbohydrates. C) Plastic. D) Water. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Plastic. 26. What do CARBOHYDRATES give us? A) ENERGY. B) FIBRE. C) VITAMINS. D) MINERALS. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) ENERGY. 27. Which food group does turkey belong in? A) Vegetables. B) Fruit. C) Meat/proteins. D) Dairy. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Meat/proteins. 28. The process of breaking down food to yield energy to keep organisms alive and functioning is called? A) Exercise. B) Metabolism. C) Breath. D) Digestion. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Metabolism. 29. Cheese that is prepared for market as soon as the whey has been removed is: A) Ripened cheese. B) Kefir. C) Processed cheese. D) Unripened cheese. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Unripened cheese. 30. ..... is the source of carbohydrates A) Vegetables. B) Fruits. C) Maize. D) Juices. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Maize. 31. Which food group provides most of the vitamins and minerals? A) Fruits and vegetables. B) Fats and oils. C) Sweets. D) Meat and fish. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Fruits and vegetables. 32. Why do we eat a variety of foods? A) We eat a variety of foods to get the different nutrients we need. B) We drink a variety of foods to get the different food we need. C) We use a variety of drinks to get the different nutrients we need. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) We eat a variety of foods to get the different nutrients we need. 33. The majority of the absorption of nutrients into the bloodstream occurs in the ..... A) Stomach. B) Small intestine. C) Large intestine. D) Liver. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Small intestine. 34. Which of these problems cannot be caused by eating too much sugar? A) Tooth decay. B) Starvation. C) Malnutrition. D) Obesity. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Starvation. 35. An example of an egg that is simmered in water is a: A) Poached egg. B) Baked egg. C) Boiled egg. D) Easy over hard. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Poached egg. 36. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that teenagers be active for at least ten minutes each day. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 37. Hummus is made using which pulse? A) Chickpeas. B) Split peas. C) Black beans. D) Mung beans. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Chickpeas. 38. Dal, chole and rajma are A) North Indian dishes. B) South Indian dishes. C) East Indian dishes. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) North Indian dishes. 39. Food containing ..... is a protective food. A) Fats. B) Fiber. C) Vitamins. D) Proteins. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Vitamins. 40. What food group supplies a large amount of protein? A) Meats. B) Vegetables. C) Fruit. D) Dairy. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Meats. 41. Someone's diet is: A) Measured in kilograms (kg). B) What they eat to lose weight. C) What they eat. D) The amount of money they owe. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) What they eat. 42. Any substance that we take into our bodies through eating or drinking in order to grow and maintain good health is Called A) Roughages. B) Food. C) Nutrition. D) Vitamins. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Food. 43. What will happen if we eat junk food daily? A) Become strong. B) Become sick. C) Become healthy. D) Become weak. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Become sick. 44. Where does most digestion occur? A) Stomach. B) Salivary gland. C) Small intestine. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Small intestine. 45. Which one of the following food service is best for wedding ceremonies? A) Plate service. B) Buffet service. C) English service. D) Informal service. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Plate service. 46. What is the definition of food? A) Chemical substances in food that help to maintain the body. B) Something that taste really good. C) Any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink or that plants absorb in order to maintain life and growth. D) A desire to eat. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink or that plants absorb in order to maintain life and growth. 47. Which of the following is an example of a grain? A) Chicken. B) Cheese. C) Broccoli. D) Bread. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Bread. 48. Which type of food is high in calories? A) Foods high in carbohydrates. B) Foods high in fat and sugar. C) Foods high in protein. D) Foods high in fiber. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Foods high in fat and sugar. 49. Citrus is in ..... food/fruit A) Vitamin e. B) Vitamin c. C) Vitamin a. D) Vitamin k. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Vitamin c. 50. What are three ways to tenderize meat? A) Marinate, simmer, bake. B) Fry, simmer, marinate. C) Grinding, marinate, simmer. D) Boil, bake, fry. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Marinate, simmer, bake. 51. What is the albumen of an egg? A) Egg White. B) Yolk. C) Shell. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Egg White. 52. It is formed when the sugar in our food combines with the germs in our mouth. A) Sugar. B) Swollen gums. C) Bad breath. D) Plaque. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Plaque. 53. Vitamin A is responsible for A) Maintaining and protecting vision including night vision. B) Wound healing and the immune system. C) Nervous system function and brain function. D) Bone growth and maintenance. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Maintaining and protecting vision including night vision. 54. To add air and increase volume by beating food rapidly is called ..... A) Beat. B) Whip. C) Steam. D) Blend. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Whip. 55. Why should we eat a variety of foods? A) Variety in food leads to weight gain. B) Consuming only fruits and vegetables is sufficient. C) We should eat a variety of foods to obtain essential nutrients and promote overall health. D) Eating the same foods daily is healthier. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) We should eat a variety of foods to obtain essential nutrients and promote overall health. 56. To make something A) Produce. B) Consume. C) Flexibility. D) Exercise. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Produce. 57. Which food group should be eaten the most according to a balanced diet? A) Fruits and vegetables. B) Sweets. C) Fats and oils. D) Soft drinks. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Fruits and vegetables. 58. FRUIT AND VEGETABLES are good for: A) THE DIGESTION. B) OUR MUSCLES. C) NERVOUS SYSTEM. D) BONES AND TEETH. E) PROTECTING US FROM ILLNESSES. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) PROTECTING US FROM ILLNESSES. 59. At what age do you start having hearing problems? A) Mid 40s. B) Mid 30s. C) Mid 20s. D) Adolescence. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Adolescence. 60. Obesity is caused due to excess eating of A) Proteins. B) Carbohydrates. C) Fats. D) Dietary Fibres. 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