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(1)
A Substance Needed By The Body For Growth, Energy, Repair And Maintenance Is Called A _______________.
[A]
Nutrient
[B]
Carbohydrate
[C]
Calorie
[D]
Fatty Acid
(2)
Amylases in saliva begin the breakdown of carbohydrates into __________.
[A]
Fatty Acids
[B]
Polypeptides
[C]
Amino Acids
[D]
Simple Sugars
(3)
About half of your diet should be made up of __________.
[A]
Grains And Vegetables
[B]
Fruits And Milk
[C]
Milk And Cheese
[D]
Fats And Sugars
Answer: Grains And Vegetables
(4)
According to the MyPyramind food guidance system, a person should obtain most of their fat from ____________.
[A]
beef, chicken, and fish
[B]
vegetables oils, nuts, and fish
[C]
fats, oils, and sweets
[D]
milk, yogurt, and cheese
Answer: vegetables oils, nuts, and fish
(5)
This food group is our body's best source of energy?
[A]
Meat Group
[B]
Fats,Oils And Sweets
[C]
Breads And Cereals
[D]
Milk And Cheese
Answer: Breads And Cereals
(6)
Which of these is added to the food label because people sometimes don't eat ENOUGH of this?
[A]
Fat
[B]
Calcium
[C]
Sodium
[D]
Cholesterol
(7)
The bread, cereal, rice and pasta group is a good source of _______?
[A]
carbohydrate
[B]
vitamin C
[C]
calcium
[D]
vitamin D
(8)
Foods from the meat, poultry, fish dry beans, eggs and nuts group are an important source of ________?
[A]
Iron
[B]
Fiber
[C]
Beta Carotene
[D]
Calcium
(9)
The milk, cheese & yogurt group are important for ________?
[A]
Strong Bones
[B]
Teeth
[C]
Muscles
[D]
All Of The Above
(10)
How many servings of vegetables do we need each day?
[A]
6-11
[B]
2-3
[C]
3-5
[D]
1-2
(11)
Pulses are a good source of -
[A]
Carbohydrates
[B]
Proteins
[C]
Fats
[D]
Vitamins
(12)
Which of the following contains lauric acid which is used treat certain infections and also in the manufacture of soaps?
[A]
Coconut Oil
[B]
Olive Oil
[C]
Mustard Oil
[D]
Butter
(13)
Which of the following has the highest calorific value ?
[A]
Carbohydrates
[B]
Fats
[C]
Proteins
[D]
Vitamins
(14)
Milk, cheese and eggs are the sources of
[A]
Vitamin C and A
[B]
Vitamin A and D
[C]
Vitamin C and D
[D]
Vitamin B and C
(15)
Washing of peeled vegetables removes the vitamin?
(16)
Which of the following is considered an easily digestible source of protein?
[A]
Egg albumin
[B]
Soyabean
[C]
Fish flesh
[D]
Red meat
(17)
Which of the following is a water-soluble vitamin and hence is required to be taken everyday?
[A]
Vitamin D
[B]
Vitamin C
[C]
Vitamin K
[D]
Vitamin A
(18)
Which of the following works with calcium to build strong bones
[A]
Vitamin D
[B]
Vitamin C
[C]
Phosphorus
[D]
Iron
(19)
Which of the following metals is a constituent of Vitamin B12?
[A]
Iron
[B]
Magnesium
[C]
Zinc
[D]
Cobalt
(20)
Piperine is a compound found in
[A]
pepper
[B]
turmeric
[C]
cardamom
[D]
cloves
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