This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Class 12 > Class 12 Home Science Chapter 3 Food And Nutrition – Quiz 24 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 12 Home Science Chapter 3 Food And Nutrition Quiz 24 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Why are legumes a great source of protein for people who don't eat meat or fish? A) They are low in nutrients. B) They are rich in fiber. C) They are packed with vitamins and minerals. D) They are high in sugar. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) They are rich in fiber. 2. The thin, coiled part of the digestive system, in which nutrients are removed from food and put in the bloodstream A) Stomach. B) Pancreas. C) Liver. D) Small intestine. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Small intestine. 3. Is it possible for two meals that contain the same number of calories to have different amounts of energy? A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No. 4. We should eat lots of sweets and oily food. A) False. B) True. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) False. 5. Why is it most important for children to eat healthy? A) Children are smaller than adults. B) They play and run more often. C) Children like food better. D) Children are constantly growing. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Children are constantly growing. 6. Heart disease happens when fat blocks the arteries and stops blood from reaching the heart muscle tissue. What condition can heart disease cause? A) Heart death. B) Heart beat. C) Heart attack. D) Heart cancer. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Heart attack. 7. This mineral makes hemoglobin and myglobin which you must have for blood production. If you don't have enough you may become anemic A) Potassium. B) Iron. C) Zinc. D) Magnesium. E) Fluoride. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Iron. 8. Starch is type of A) Protein. B) Carbohydrates. C) Fats. D) Minerals. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Carbohydrates. 9. Eggs are rich in which nutrient? A) Calcium. B) Carbohydrates. C) Water. D) Protein. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Protein. 10. The process in which plants use sunlight to combine water and carbon dioxide to make their own food (glucose) is called ..... A) Photosynthesis. B) Nutrient. C) Carbohydrate. D) Survival. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Photosynthesis. 11. How many glasses of water should you drink a day? A) 1. B) 6-8. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 6-8. 12. Vitamin K helps in A) Blood clotting to protect you from bleeding out. B) Maintenance of bones and muscles. C) Growth of the brain and nervous tissues like neurons (nerve cells). D) The production of haemoglobin to help transport oxygen around the body. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Blood clotting to protect you from bleeding out. 13. What is the science of how our bodies use food called? A) Nutrition is the science of how our bodies use food. B) Healthy is the science of how our bodies use nutrition. C) Medecine is the science of how our bodies use meals. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Nutrition is the science of how our bodies use food. 14. All Of the following are types of frying except: A) Dry Frying. B) Shallow Fat Frying. C) Heavy Fat Frying. D) Deep Fat Frying. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Heavy Fat Frying. 15. What are the functions of vitamins in the body? A) Supporting metabolism, immune system, and overall health maintenance. B) Decreasing energy levels, causing skin problems, and impairing brain function. C) Disrupting hormone balance, causing bone weakness, and increasing the risk of heart disease. D) Causing digestive issues, allergic reactions, and weight gain. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Supporting metabolism, immune system, and overall health maintenance. 16. Which of the following is referred to as the building blocks of protein? A) Citric Acid. B) Amino Acid. C) Muriatic Acid. D) Nitric Acid. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Amino Acid. 17. Factors such as air, water, soil, mineral, plant and animal resources A) Technological influences. B) Environmental influences. C) Student influences. D) Internal influences. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Environmental influences. 18. Vitamin K is essential for our body because it helps A) Blood to clot. B) Body absorb iron and strengthens immune system. C) Healthy skin and eyes. D) Body use carbohydrates. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Blood to clot. 19. The test for Complex Carbohydrates is ..... A) Biuret's test. B) Benedict's test. C) Starch test (Iodine). D) Beshmoulli's test. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Starch test (Iodine). 20. Foods that are considered "potentially hazardous" are foods that ..... A) Make you sick if you eat them. B) Contain bacteria that is poisonous. C) Need to be refrigerated after they are served. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Need to be refrigerated after they are served. 21. These food contain lots of protein. A) Meat anf fish. B) Fruit and vegetables. C) Sugary food and fats. D) Bread and cereal. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Meat anf fish. 22. Vitamin D is essential for our body because it can help ..... A) Blood to clot. B) Protect cells from damage. C) Body use carbohydrates. D) Build strong bones and teeth. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Build strong bones and teeth. 23. What are the 5 ways a meal can have Meal Appeal? A) Flavor, color, shape, smell, and taste. B) Color, flavor, smell, variety, and texture. C) Flavor, color, shape, texture, and temperature. D) Texture, appearance, flavor, aroma, and smell. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Flavor, color, shape, texture, and temperature. 24. Stefan is preparing a cake and uses a whisk to rapidly mix the batter until it becomes smooth and airy. What technique is he demonstrating? A) Beating. B) Stirring. C) Folding. D) Blending. E) Marinating. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Beating. 25. Which of the following is the measure of energy in food? A) Nutrition. B) Calories. C) Values. D) Percent. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Calories. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesClass 12 Home Science Chapter 3 Food And Nutrition Quiz 1Class 12 Home Science Chapter 3 Food And Nutrition Quiz 2Class 12 Home Science Chapter 3 Food And Nutrition Quiz 3Class 12 Home Science Chapter 3 Food And Nutrition Quiz 4Class 12 Home Science Chapter 3 Food And Nutrition Quiz 5Class 12 Home Science Chapter 3 Food And Nutrition Quiz 6Class 12 Home Science Chapter 3 Food And Nutrition Quiz 7Class 12 Home Science Chapter 3 Food And Nutrition Quiz 8Class 12 Home Science Chapter 3 Food And Nutrition Quiz 9Class 12 Home Science Chapter 3 Food And Nutrition Quiz 10 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books