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 8 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 12 Home Science Chapter 3 Food And Nutrition Quiz 8 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What is a nutritious after school snack? A) Potato chips and soda. B) An apple, cheese, and whole grain crackers. C) A doughnut or brownie. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) An apple, cheese, and whole grain crackers. 2. Fe is a symbol for IRO, Fe in Greek chemical name is. A) Femur. B) Ferlin. C) Ferrous. D) Ferum. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Ferum. 3. Vitamin A comes from what food source? A) Dark orange, yellow, red, green fruit, liver. B) Citrus Fruits like lemons, limes and oranges. C) Yougurt and cheeses. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Dark orange, yellow, red, green fruit, liver. 4. The endosperm of a grain kernel consists mostly of: A) B vitamins and minerals. B) Complex carbs and proteins. C) Glucose and dextrose. D) Dietary fiber and sugar. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Complex carbs and proteins. 5. Why do we need vitamins and minerals? A) Vitamins and minerals are only needed for skin health. B) Vitamins and minerals help in weight loss and dieting. C) They are essential for muscle growth and strength. D) We need vitamins and minerals for proper bodily functions, metabolism, and overall health. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) We need vitamins and minerals for proper bodily functions, metabolism, and overall health. 6. A type of lipid found in plants and animals that is a necessary nutrient in small amounts A) Sugar. B) Fat. C) Fiber. D) Starch. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Fat. 7. The main part of the large intestine, which passes from the cecum to the rectum and absorbs water and electrolytes from food that has remained undigested. A) Fiber. B) Bladder. C) Ureter. D) Colon. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Colon. 8. An organism in a food chain that breaks down organic material A) Herbivore. B) Producer. C) Omnivore. D) Decomposer. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Decomposer. 9. There are four shelves in a refrigerator used for a community event. There is space for one item on each shelf. From top to bottom, which food item should go on which shelf? A) Carrots, raw eggs, sheet cake, ground beef. B) Ground beef, sheet cake, raw eggs, carrots. C) Sheet cake, carrots, raw eggs, ground beef. D) Carrots, ground beef, raw eggs, sheet cake. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Sheet cake, carrots, raw eggs, ground beef. 10. Which of these is considered as an acceptable rule for Pastry making? A) Pastry must not be kneaded. B) Pastry must be baked in a hot oven. C) All ingredients and equipment must be as cool as possible. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 11. Nutrients absorbed by the small intestine are first transferred into the ..... A) Saliva. B) Muscles. C) Blood. D) Bones. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Blood. 12. Growing children need more ..... for their growth. A) Fats. B) Nutrients. C) Proteins. D) Vitamins. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Proteins. 13. What helps carry bad chemicals out of your body? A) Protein. B) Fiber. C) Water. D) Carbohydrates. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Fiber. 14. Which type of fat has been banned in Canada because of its health risks? A) Cis fat. B) Visceral fat. C) Unsaturated fat. D) Trans fat. E) Saturated fat. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Trans fat. 15. Which nutrient is essential for ALL life processes. A) Water. B) Carbohydrate. C) Vitamins. D) Fat. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Water. 16. A loaf of bread was made from flour that came from Indonesia, with all other ingredients from Australia. The Country of Origin claim they could make is A) Made in Australia. B) Grown in Australia. C) Packaged in Australia. D) Product of Australia. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Made in Australia. 17. Women should have around 3, 000 calories per day. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) FALSE. 18. What temperature is the danger zone? A) 5*C-65*C. B) 60*C-100*C. C) 5*C-60*C. D) 0*C-55*C. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 5*C-60*C. 19. Fruit and vegetables are very ..... A) Healthy. B) Minerals. C) Boiled. D) Wholemeal. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Healthy. 20. An excess of vitamins or minerals can harm your health. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 21. It is placed in bottom shelf of food pyramid. A) Protein. B) Fats. C) Carbohydrates. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Carbohydrates. 22. What is the daily requirement of Vitamin C for a 13-15 year old child? A) 20 mg. B) 60 mg. C) 80 mg. D) 40 mg. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 40 mg. 23. This person takes pictures of food for different media sources. A) Food Photographer. B) Grocery Store Vendor. C) Lunch Vendor. D) Fashion Photographer. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Food Photographer. 24. Which would be considered a "nutrient dense" snack? A) Apples and peanut butter. B) Greek yogurt and granola. C) Whole grain crackers and low fat cheese. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 25. Foods should not be left at room temperature over how many hours? A) 4. B) 3. C) 2. D) 1. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 2. 26. What is the primary source of energy in a vegan diet? A) Includes meat and fish. B) Contains a lot of starch. C) Is high in fat. D) Relies on plant-based foods. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Relies on plant-based foods. 27. Baking is cooking food in the heated trapped air in the oven A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 28. Which vitamin group is made up of multiple related compounds that work together to support metabolism and energy? A) Vitamin C Complex. B) Vitamin B complex. C) Vitamin A complex. D) Vitamin E Complex. E) Vitamin D Complex. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Vitamin B complex. 29. What food group is NOT recommended? A) Meat, fruit, grains. B) Fruit, meat, protein. C) Grains, vegetables, protein. D) Fats, oils, and sweets. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Fats, oils, and sweets. 30. What is a consumer? A) An organism that cannot produce their own food and must eat other plants or animals for energy. B) Sunflower. C) An organism that breaks down dead organic material. D) An organism that produces (makes) their own food. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) An organism that cannot produce their own food and must eat other plants or animals for energy. 31. Which food makes us strong and helps fight diseases? A) Calcium. B) Carbohydrates. C) Protein. D) Minerals and vitamins. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Minerals and vitamins. 32. Water is the main component of blood and tissues. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 33. An animal that only eats plants A) Carnivore. B) Omnivore. C) Herbivore. D) Producer. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Herbivore. 34. Which cake making method involves the fat into the flour until the mixture looks like breadcrumbs. A) Creaming. B) Rubbing in. C) All-in-one. D) Whisking. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Rubbing in. 35. Why do nutritionists recommend eating a healthy breakfast each day? A) It causes a sugar crash that makes you sleepy. B) It gives you necessary energy, helps you stay alert and focused in the morning. C) It delays hunger until late at night. D) It stops you from feeling tired after lunch. E) It replaces the need for lunch altogether. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It gives you necessary energy, helps you stay alert and focused in the morning. 36. What is the purpose of a food chain diagram? A) It shows how energy is passed from one living thing to another. B) It explains how plants make simple sugars. C) It presents people with recommendations for a healthy diet. D) It tells whether an animal is a carnivore or herbivore. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It shows how energy is passed from one living thing to another. 37. Which nutrients does beaf have? A) Minerals. B) Vitamins. C) Carbohydrate. D) Protein. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Protein. 38. In an experiment, this is the variable that remains the same. A) Controlled variable. B) Manipulated variable. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Controlled variable. 39. Which of the following gives you energy and is found in grains. A) Fats. B) Water. C) Proteins. D) Carbohydrates. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Carbohydrates. 40. Fat has 4 calories per gram A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 41. What does fat help to do besides providing energy? A) Make food taste better. B) Increase digestion speed. C) Cool down the body. D) Build muscle. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Make food taste better. 42. How many slides can you make on PowerPoint for a presentation? A) 10. B) Unlimited. C) 20. D) 5. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Unlimited. 43. Which of the following food groups includes beef, chicken, and eggs? A) Proteins. B) Dairy. C) Fruits. D) Grains. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Proteins. 44. Meats, beans, peas, nuts and seafood are the source of vitamin ..... A) A. B) C. C) B. D) K. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) B. 45. What is the importance of dietary fiber? A) Aids in digestion and prevents constipation. B) Increases cholesterol levels. C) Causes digestive issues. D) Promotes weight gain. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Aids in digestion and prevents constipation. 46. A 'request' by the Citizens Jury on Obesity included 'restricting visibility and accessibility of 'red traffic light' drinks and foods at the point of sale. This is because ..... A) Food companies know that this doesn't reduce consumption of these products. B) This will not have any significant impact on profitability. C) This strategy reduces consumption of these products. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) This strategy reduces consumption of these products. 47. Which of these is not a good source of calcium? A) White meat. B) Almonds. C) Dairy products. D) Sardines. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) White meat. 48. According to the BMI, 22.0 can be catagorized as obese. A) Trus. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 49. Woman are more at risk for anemia. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 50. An animal that eats both plants and animals A) Herbivore. B) Carnivore. C) Organism. D) Omnivore. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Omnivore. 51. Eating too much ..... can cause diabetes A) Sugars. B) Vegetables. C) Dairy products. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Sugars. 52. Which mineral helps build strong bones and teeth? (it's found in milk) A) Iron. B) Wood. C) Potassium. D) Calcium. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Calcium. 53. Water contains dissolved substances called antioxidants that regulate many processes in your cells. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 54. Which of the following is important for a balanced diet? A) Eating only one type of food. B) Eating different types of food like grains, vegetables, proteins, and drinking water. C) Eating only sweets. D) Eating only fried food. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Eating different types of food like grains, vegetables, proteins, and drinking water. 55. What do we eat to provide our bodies with energy and nutrients? A) We eat food to provide our bodies with energy and nutrients. B) We eat food to provide our legs with energy and food. C) We drink food to provide our bodies without energy and nutrients. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) We eat food to provide our bodies with energy and nutrients. 56. Which measuring utensil may be used for either liquid or dry ingredients? (hint:usually in small amounts). A) Dry measuring cup. B) Liquid measuring cup. C) Measuring spoons. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Measuring spoons. 57. What is the primary goal of ESY staff? A) To prevent regression and maintain progress on critical skills. B) To provide summer school education. C) To accelerate students' education. D) To provide general education. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To prevent regression and maintain progress on critical skills. 58. Helps to maintain a constant body temperature in our body A) Water. B) Vitamins. C) Roughage. D) Energy Giving food. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Water. 59. Not having to do with or coming from living organisms A) Organic. B) Inorganic. C) Molecule. D) Stomata. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Inorganic. 60. How long can you keep hard cooked eggs? A) 1 week. B) 1 day. C) 2 weeks. D) 3 days. 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