This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Class 12 > Class 12 Home Science Chapter 3 Food And Nutrition – Quiz 36 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 12 Home Science Chapter 3 Food And Nutrition Quiz 36 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What helps in the formation of bones and teeth? A) Carbohydrates. B) Vitamins. C) Calcium. D) Potassium. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Calcium. 2. Which nutrient builds, maintain and repair body tissues and cells. A) Fat. B) Water. C) Protein. D) Carbohydrates. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Protein. 3. What is the purpose of the membrane inside an egg? A) Protect the contents of the egg from bacteria and prevent moisture loss. B) To prevent the yolk from breaking. C) To help keep the egg insulated and warm. D) Prevent predators from smelling the egg in the wild. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Protect the contents of the egg from bacteria and prevent moisture loss. 4. Malnutrition can make a person become overweight A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 5. Symptom reactions of food allergy are sensation in the mouth, rash and swelling, vommiting and diarrhoe. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 6. What is the purpose of a bandage? A) To measure glucose levels. B) To repair broken bones. C) To cover small wounds. D) To reduce weight. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To cover small wounds. 7. All of these are examples of nutrients except A) Carbohydrates. B) Protein. C) Legumes. D) Vitamins. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Legumes. 8. The disease caused by the deficiency of iodine is A) Anaemia. B) Goitre. C) Chicken pox. D) Swine flu. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Goitre. 9. A gland located near the stomach that secretes a digestive juice into the intestine and insulin into the blood. A) Pancreas. B) Vitamin. C) Fat. D) Bladder. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Pancreas. 10. There is no loss of nutrients in vegetables when they are cooked. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 11. Which food group should be eaten in the smallest amount? A) Fruits. B) Vegetables. C) Fats and oils. D) Grains. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Fats and oils. 12. What is a tough, complex carbohydrate, that the body cannot digest? A) Protein. B) Fiber. C) Vitamins. D) Trans Fats. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Fiber. 13. Proteins of ..... lack one or more essential amino acid. A) High biological value. B) Low biological value. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Low biological value. 14. Which nutrient helps our body fight off sickness? A) Protein. B) Vitamin C. C) Fat. D) Carbohydrate. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Vitamin C. 15. What is a static menu A) Typically consisting of a cooked dish, bread and butter, and tea. B) Larger menu, typically divided into categories, that doesn't change very often. C) A restaurant meal offered at a fixed price and with few if any choices. D) A list of dishes served at a restaurant. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Larger menu, typically divided into categories, that doesn't change very often. 16. What is the primary role of minerals in the human diet? A) To provide energy. B) To support growth. C) To maintain healthy body functioning. D) To regulate body temperature. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To maintain healthy body functioning. 17. It saves money to buy in bulk because goods are generally cheaper. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 18. What is the unit of measurement for the amount of heat energy in foods? A) Gram. B) Calorie. C) Newton. D) Liter. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Calorie. 19. Which of the following is an example of a nutrient-rich food? A) Cake. B) Low-fat yogurt. C) Candy. D) Soda. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Low-fat yogurt. 20. Low fat cheese 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. 21. Which item provides structural strength in baked goods? A) Eggs. B) Sugar. C) Flavourings. D) Flour. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Flour. 22. Which of the following is NOT a balanced meal? A) Rice and dal only. B) Rice, dal, vegetables, and curd. C) Chapati, vegetables, and paneer. D) Pulav with vegetables and water. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Rice and dal only. 23. How long should you wash your hands before working with food? A) 20 seconds. B) Sing your ABCs twice. C) Sing Happy Birthday Twice. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 24. What are antioxidants? A) Substances that help protect the body from damage caused by free radicals. B) Vitamins that enhance the taste of food. C) Minerals that are essential for bone health. D) Proteins that aid in muscle growth. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Substances that help protect the body from damage caused by free radicals. 25. ..... study the physical, chemical, and biological compositions of soils. A) Soil scientists. B) Head chefs. C) Packaging developers. D) Dieticians. 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