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(21) 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
Answer: Both 1 and 2
(22) Sweetex used by the diabetic patients has energy content of -
[A] Five calories
[B] Ten calories
[C] Hundred calories
[D] Zero calorie
Answer: Zero calorie
(23) Which of the following is also sometimes referred to as Vitamin H?
[A] Keratin
[B] Niacin
[C] Biotin
[D] Riboflavin
Answer: Biotin
(24) Which of the following food items is rich in iron ?
[A] Rice
[B] Apple
[C] Pulses
[D] Orange
Answer: Pulses
(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
Answer: 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
Answer: Cod-liver oil
(27) Which of the following is considered a complete protein food?
[A] Almond
[B] Horse gram
[C] Soya bean
[D] Cashew nut
Answer: Soya bean
(28) Which of the following food constituents is not digested but is still important for us?
[A] vitamins
[B] minerals
[C] proteins
[D] fibre
Answer: fibre
(29) All of the following are nutrients found in food except _____.
[A] plasma
[B] proteins
[C] carbohydrates
[D] vitamins
Answer: plasma
(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
Answer: Calcium
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
Answer: Calorie
35 Which of these is NOT considered a nutrient?
[A] Vitamins
[B] Minerals
[C] Fiber
[D] Fats
Answer: Fiber
36 Which of these is required on the food label?
[A] total carbohydrate
[B] sugars
[C] iron
[D] all of the above
Answer: all of the above
37 Citrus fruits are an excellent source of _______?
[A] calcium
[B] vitamin c
[C] vitamin B
[D] Vitamin A
Answer: Vitamin C
38 Which food contains the most fat?
[A] Graham Crackers
[B] Brownies
[C] Pudding
[D] Angel Food Cake
Answer: Brownies
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
Answer: Protein
40 Which of the following nutrients is known as the sunshine vitamin?
[A] Vitamin C
[B] Vitamin A
[C] Vitamin K
[D] Vitamin D
Answer: Vitamin D
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