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Consider the following statements:
1. Brinjal is a good source of iron.
2. Pumpkin is a good source of Vitamin A.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct ?
[A]
1 only
[B]
2 only
[C]
Both 1 and 2
[D]
Neither 1 nor 2
(22)
Sweetex used by the diabetic patients has energy content of -
[A]
Five calories
[B]
Ten calories
[C]
Hundred calories
[D]
Zero calorie
(23)
Which of the following is also sometimes referred to as Vitamin H?
[A]
Keratin
[B]
Niacin
[C]
Biotin
[D]
Riboflavin
(24)
Which of the following food items is rich in iron ?
[A]
Rice
[B]
Apple
[C]
Pulses
[D]
Orange
(25)
Recently a compound Sulforaphane has been discovered to offer protection against cancer. In which of the following can it be found?
[A]
Milk
[B]
Fish
[C]
Tea
[D]
Broccoli
(26)
Which of the following is a rich source of Omega-3 oils?
[A]
Dairy products
[B]
Cod-liver oil
[C]
Vegetables
[D]
Wheat products
(27)
Which of the following is considered a complete protein food?
[A]
Almond
[B]
Horse gram
[C]
Soya bean
[D]
Cashew nut
(28)
Which of the following food constituents is not digested but is still important for us?
[A]
vitamins
[B]
minerals
[C]
proteins
[D]
fibre
(29)
All of the following are nutrients found in food except _____.
[A]
plasma
[B]
proteins
[C]
carbohydrates
[D]
vitamins
(30)
A diet high in saturated fats can be linked to which of the following?
[A]
kidney failure
[B]
bulimia
[C]
anorexia
[D]
cardiovascular disease
Answer: cardiovascular disease
31
Your body needs vitamins and minerals because ___________.
[A]
They Give The Body Energy
[B]
They Help Carry Out Metabolic Reactions
[C]
They Insulate The Body's Organs
[D]
They Withdraw Heat From The Body
Answer: They Help Carry Out Metabolic Reactions
32
Food passes through the stomach directly by _________.
[A]
the large intestine
[B]
the small intestine
[C]
the heart
[D]
the pancreas
Answer: the small intestine
33
A mineral that the body needs to work properly is _____________.
[A]
Calcium
[B]
Silver
[C]
Gold
[D]
Lead
34
A(N) ___________ Is A Unit Of Energy That Indicates The Amount Of Energy Contained In Food.
[A]
Label
[B]
Food Guide Pyramid
[C]
Calorie
[D]
Basket
35
Which of these is NOT considered a nutrient?
[A]
Vitamins
[B]
Minerals
[C]
Fiber
[D]
Fats
36
Which of these is required on the food label?
[A]
total carbohydrate
[B]
sugars
[C]
iron
[D]
all of the above
37
Citrus fruits are an excellent source of _______?
[A]
calcium
[B]
vitamin c
[C]
vitamin B
[D]
Vitamin A
38
Which food contains the most fat?
[A]
Graham Crackers
[B]
Brownies
[C]
Pudding
[D]
Angel Food Cake
39
Which of the following nutrients is needed to build and maintain the structural components of the body?
[A]
Carbohydrates
[B]
Protein
[C]
Fat
[D]
Fiber
40
Which of the following nutrients is known as the sunshine vitamin?
[A]
Vitamin C
[B]
Vitamin A
[C]
Vitamin K
[D]
Vitamin D