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 7 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 12 Home Science Chapter 3 Food And Nutrition Quiz 7 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Match the following:Egg A) Body-building. B) Protective. C) Junk food. D) Energy-giving. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Body-building. 2. Balanced diet leads to good physical and mental health. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 3. Which enzyme breaks down fats into glycerol and fatty acids? A) Bile. B) Pepsin. C) Amylase. D) Lipase. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Lipase. 4. By what year do they expect Earth's population will be 10 million approximately? A) 2100. B) 2050. C) 3000. D) 2123. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 2050. 5. Which of the following are autotrophic? A) Plants, animals, fungi. B) Trees, flowers, grass. C) Elephants, humans, Mrs. Wu's cats. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Trees, flowers, grass. 6. What are some examples of foods that belong to the protein food group? A) Meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy products, legumes, nuts, and seeds. B) Sugar and sweets. C) Fruits and vegetables. D) Bread, pasta, rice. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy products, legumes, nuts, and seeds. 7. What is the primary function of dietary fiber? A) Enhancing skin health. B) Building muscle. C) Boosting energy levels. D) Improving digestion. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Improving digestion. 8. Which of the following two food groups are needed slight more than fruit and protein? A) Dairy and vegetables. B) Vegetables and grains. C) Dairy and grains. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Vegetables and grains. 9. What is a key benefit of respecting parents' wishes regarding their child's diet? A) Ensuring the child's safety. B) Reducing meal preparation time. C) Limiting food variety. D) Simplifying dietary guidelines. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ensuring the child's safety. 10. If we eat more carbohydrates than we need, our bodies will store the carbs as ..... A) Lipids (fats). B) Muscles. C) Proteins. D) Carbohydrates (carbs). Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Lipids (fats). 11. The person in charge of cleaning dishes. A) Dishwasher. B) Busser. C) Server. D) Pastry Chef. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Dishwasher. 12. What is the function of flour in a recipe of a baked product? A) Provide weight. B) Provide measurment. C) Provide flavor. D) Provide structure. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Provide structure. 13. What percentage of your body is made up of water? A) 70%. B) 80%. C) 60%. D) 50%. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 70%. 14. What is CALCIUM NOT good for? A) Having healthy bones. B) Having healthy skin. C) Having healthy teeth. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Having healthy skin. 15. Which of the following is vitamin A sources A) Green leafy vegetables,. B) Olive oil, green leafy vegetables,. C) Carrots, pumpkins, apricots,. D) Whole grain, yeast,. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Carrots, pumpkins, apricots,. 16. Match the following:Pizza A) Protective. B) Body-building. C) Junk food. D) Energy-giving. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Junk food. 17. Carbohydrates, fats, and proteins ..... A) Are used to help you see better. B) Are used as energy for the body. C) Are you used as fat for the body. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Are used as energy for the body. 18. What is the function of a nebulizer? A) To deliver medication to the lungs. B) To reduce weight. C) To repair broken bones. D) To control blood sugar levels. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To deliver medication to the lungs. 19. Who helps the glucose to move into the Blood stream? A) Sugars. B) Liver. C) Pancreas. D) Insulin. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Insulin. 20. Which of the following nutrients is only needed in extremely small quantities? A) Calcium. B) Carbohydrates. C) Proteins. D) Sugar. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Calcium. 21. What nutrient keeps our body warm? A) Fat. B) Protein. C) Fruits and vegetables. D) Carbohydrates. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Fat. 22. What does g stand for? A) Liters. B) Cups. C) Ounces. D) Grams. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Grams. 23. ..... is an energy-giving food. A) Egg. B) Rice. C) Fish. D) Meat. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Rice. 24. Which enzyme breaks down proteins? A) Lipase. B) Rennin. C) Amylase. D) Pepsin. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Pepsin. 25. How can you incorporate more fruits and vegetables into your meals? A) Stick to a strict meat-only diet. B) Avoid fruits and vegetables altogether. C) Only eat processed foods. D) Add fruits and vegetables to smoothies, salads, stir-fries, or as snacks. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Add fruits and vegetables to smoothies, salads, stir-fries, or as snacks. 26. Oxidation is an example of which category of food deterioration? A) Organisms. B) Biological. C) Physical. D) Chemical. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Chemical. 27. Which statement is true about the written information on nutritional facts in food labels? A) They contain all the nutrients and minerals found in the food product. B) They contain most the important nutrients and minerals that needed to be controlled. C) They contain the important yet interesting list of nutrients and minerals to attract buyers. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) They contain most the important nutrients and minerals that needed to be controlled. 28. How many teaspoons are in a Tablespoon? A) 4. B) 2. C) 3. D) 6. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 3. 29. What is water often referred to as? A) Universal solute. B) Universal acid. C) Universal base. D) Universal solvent. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Universal solvent. 30. The substance in our food that help our body to grow is called A) Carbohydrates. B) Vitamins. C) Nutrients. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Nutrients. 31. Which of the following should you NOT wear if you have an open cut or sore on your hand or forearm before preparing food. A) Bandage. B) Band aide. C) Glove. D) Duct tape. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Duct tape. 32. It is white in colour and is a complete food. A) Milk. B) Sugar. C) Salt. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Milk. 33. Ramesh is suffering from anaemia. Which nutrient is deficient in him? A) Calcium. B) Salt. C) Iron. D) Magnesium. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Iron. 34. Growing children need more body-building food. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 35. Which vitamin is good for HAVING HEALTHY TEETH? A) VITAMIN D. B) VITAMIN B. C) VITAMIN C. D) VITAMIN A. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) VITAMIN C. 36. The process of Transferring digested food from the small intestine to the blood is called ..... A) Respiration. B) Digestion. C) Absorption. D) Inhalation. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Absorption. 37. Food gives us ..... A) Carbohydrates. B) Life. C) Lipids. D) Energy and nutrients. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Energy and nutrients. 38. Food handlers like cooks and stewards should not A) Wear low heeled shoes. B) Wear coloured aprons. C) Wear bright clothes. D) Keep their fingers long. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Keep their fingers long. 39. She needs more energy. She has to eat more ..... A) Nutrition. B) Nutrient. C) Fats. D) Carbohydrate. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Carbohydrate. 40. What can happen if you under-consume vitamins? A) Nothing is wrong with that. Only overconsuming is an issue. B) It can lead to deficiency issues e.g. a lack of vitamin C will cause night blindness. C) It can lead to deficiency issues e.g. a lack of vitamin C will cause poor wound healing. D) It's good for you to under-consume vitamins. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It can lead to deficiency issues e.g. a lack of vitamin C will cause poor wound healing. 41. Which is not a step in preparing a PPT presentation? A) Plan. B) Play. C) Present. D) Produce. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Play. 42. What is the main goal of healthy eating initiatives? A) To encourage healthy lifestyle choices. B) To promote fast food consumption. C) To increase sugar intake. D) To reduce physical activity. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To encourage healthy lifestyle choices. 43. What are some strategies for reducing food waste in meal planning? A) Ignore expiration dates. B) Eat out more often. C) Throw away leftovers. D) Use leftovers creatively. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Use leftovers creatively. 44. .... is the number of meals eaten every day and the time of day at which these meals are eaten. A) Break fast. B) Meal pattern. C) Lunch. D) Brunch. E) Meals. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Meal pattern. 45. Which of the following is one of the four main types of foodborne hazards? A) Non-biological, physical, allergic, organic. B) Microbiological, nutritional, physical, taste-based. C) Organic, inorganic, allergic, seasonal. D) Biomechanical, chemical, emotional, natural. E) Biological, chemical, allergic reaction, physical contaminants. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) Biological, chemical, allergic reaction, physical contaminants. 46. Kwashiorkor is caused by severe fat deficiency. A) False. B) True. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) False. 47. ..... causes weak bones that do not form properly, and can be caused by a lack of calcium and vitamin D. A) Scurvy. B) Anemia. C) Rickets. D) Kwashiorkor. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Rickets. 48. Pour water on a grease fire A) Safe. B) Unsafe. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Unsafe. 49. What are fruit and vegetables a good source of? A) Fiber and protein. B) Both vitamins and minerals. C) Sugars and fats. D) Carbohydrates and calories. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Both vitamins and minerals. 50. A metal container for food A) Ten. B) Tan. C) Tin. D) Teen. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Tin. 51. Starvation is a form of malnutrition. Which option BEST describes starvation? A) Lacking fat needed in our body. B) Lacking energy needed in our body. C) Lacking carbohydrates needed in our body. D) Lacking all/almost all nutrients needed in our body. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Lacking all/almost all nutrients needed in our body. 52. Which vitamin is good for HAVING HEALTHY EYES? A) VITAMIN A. B) VITAMIN B. C) VITAMIN D. D) VITAMIN C. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) VITAMIN A. 53. Does the label give you the Serving Size? A) Yes. B) No. C) I Don't Know. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 54. ..... helps in removal of undigested food. A) Water. B) Fats. C) Protein. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Water. 55. Carbohydrates can cause ..... A) Heart attack. B) Constipation. C) Vomiting. D) Head ache. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Constipation. 56. What helps our body grow and stay strong? A) Clothes. B) Food. C) Air. D) Water only. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Food. 57. How many liters of water do we need to consume each day? A) 6 liters. B) 8 liters. C) 3 liters. D) 4 liters. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 4 liters. 58. Which mineral is needed to make our bones strong? A) Calcium. B) Iron. C) Sodium. D) Potassium. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Calcium. 59. What do we call foods that give us energy? A) Protein foods. B) Fatty meals. C) Carbohydrate snacks. D) Energy foods. 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