This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Class 12 > Class 12 Home Science Chapter 3 Food And Nutrition – Quiz 40 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 12 Home Science Chapter 3 Food And Nutrition Quiz 40 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What does a basic table setting include? A) Fork, knife, and plate. B) Spoon and cup only. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Fork, knife, and plate. 2. A 'request' by the Citizens Jury on Obesity included 'mandating healthy eating and cooking as part of the school curriculum from pre-school to year 10'. This is because ..... A) Children are not as healthy as their parents and they need to learn how to cook. B) Children can't be expected to learn from their parents. C) It is possible to integrate healthy food messages in other areas of the curriculum. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It is possible to integrate healthy food messages in other areas of the curriculum. 3. Which cake making method beats the fat and sugar together until the mixture is smooth and creamy. A) Whisking method. B) Creaming method. C) All in one method. D) Fold in method. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Creaming method. 4. All of these are advantages of shopping in a supermarket except. A) There are a wide variety of products. B) Items maybe cheaper. C) Time consuming. D) It is convenient. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Time consuming. 5. What is the term for the process of cooking food quickly in a small amount of oil over high heat? A) Boiling. B) Deep-frying. C) Stir-frying. D) Grilling. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Stir-frying. 6. ..... are body-building food. A) Pulses. B) Bananas. C) Orange. D) Apples. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Pulses. 7. Which part of the body is primarily responsible for chewing food? A) Stomach. B) Esophagus. C) Teeth. D) Tongue. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Teeth. 8. Buttermilk and kefir are examples of: A) Non-dairy. B) Whey. C) Cultured milk products. D) Milk solids. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Cultured milk products. 9. What is the recommended percentage of daily caloric intake that should come from carbohydrates? A) 65-80%. B) 10-35%. C) 20-35%. D) 45-65%. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 45-65%. 10. Which vegetable is known as the "king of vegetables" in India? A) Spinach. B) Cabbage. C) Brinjal (Eggplant). D) Radish. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Brinjal (Eggplant). 11. Essential for forming hemoglobin in the blood A) Calcium. B) Iron. C) Phosphorous. D) Magnesium. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Iron. 12. Water makes up more than half of our body. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 13. ..... are nutrients which give us more energy than carbohydrates A) Protiens. B) Fats. C) Minerals. D) Vitamins. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Fats. 14. In the refrigerator, where should cold cuts of meats e.g salami, luncheon meat be stored? A) Wherever it fits. B) In the Chiller Tray. C) In the Crisper. D) On the Bottom Shelf. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) In the Chiller Tray. 15. Which mineral is crucial for maintaining strong bones and teeth? A) Iron. B) Calcium. C) Zinc. D) Potassium. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Calcium. 16. Which mineral is important for the formation of hemoglobin? A) Calcium. B) Iron. C) Potassium. D) Sodium. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Iron. 17. Which of the following statements about dietary fiber is FALSE? A) It does not provide energy. B) It can be either soluble or insoluble. C) It is a simple carbohydrate. D) It helps regulate digestion and prevent constipation. E) It supports healthy gut bacteria. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It is a simple carbohydrate. 18. The odorless and colorless gas that is a byproduct of metabolism. A) Carbon Dioxide (CO2). B) Oxygen. C) Hydrogen. D) Diabetes. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Carbon Dioxide (CO2). 19. How many minutes does it take to cook an egg in its shell to the hard-cooked stage? A) 12 minutes. B) 30 minutes. C) 5 minutes. D) 9 minutes. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 12 minutes. 20. The undigested food is assembled in the ..... A) Stomach. B) Duodenum. C) Small intestine. D) Large intestine. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Large intestine. 21. Which groups of nutrients can we find in food? A) Carbohydrates and vitamins. B) Fats, vitamins and minerals, protein, carbohydrates. C) Fats, vitamins and minerals. D) Protein and carbohydrates. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Fats, vitamins and minerals, protein, carbohydrates. 22. What is VITAMIN B NOT good for? A) It gives you energy. B) Having healthy skin. C) It supports our body functions. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Having healthy skin. 23. The chemical process by which your body breaks down food to release energy. A) Calorie. B) Nutrients. C) Metabolism. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Metabolism. 24. The main chemical substances used to digest foods are: A) Vitamins. B) Bacteria. C) Digestifs. D) Enzymes. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Enzymes. 25. Travels to food processing plants, restaurants, hospitals, food stores, and other food services to evaluate the sanitation practices of these places on a regular basis. A) Chef. B) Food Scientist. C) Health Inspector. D) Nutritionist. 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