Food and Nutrition MCQs | Food and Nutrition Multiple Choice Questions with Answers

Questions
61 Which one among the following elements/ions is essential in small quantities for development of healthy teeth but causes mottling of the teeth if consumed in higher quantities?
A Iron
B Chloride
C Fluoride
D Potassium

Answer: Fluoride
62 Among the given nutrients milk is a poor source of
A Calcium
B Protein
C Vitamin C
D Fiber

Answer: Vitamin C
63 The vitamin necessary for coagulation of blood is
A Vitamin B
B Vitamin C
C Vitamin K
D Vitamin E

Answer: Vitamin K
64 Which one among the following minerals is essential for the transmission of nerve impulses in the nerve fibres of human body?
A Calcium
B Cobalt
C Iodine
D Sodium

Answer: Sodium
65 Which one of the following mineral elements is required for muscle contraction?
A Calcium
B Iron
C Vitamin C
D Fluoride

Answer: Calcium
66 Besides carbohydrates, a major source of energy in our food is constituted by
A Proteins
B Magnesium
C Fats
D Chromium

Answer: Fats
67 The United States Department of Agriculture's Daily Food Guide calls for eating ___ servings of the Fruit Group every day.
A 0-1
B 2-4
C 4-5
D 5-6

Answer: 2-4
68 The United States Department of Agriculture's Daily Food Guide calls for eating ___ servings of the Bread, Cereal, Rice and Pasta Group.
A 1-3
B 4-5
C 6-11
D 12-15

Answer: 6-11
69 This nutrient is most important for healthy vision:
A Vitamin K
B Iron
C Calcium
D Vitamin A

Answer: Vitamin A
70 Fruits and vegetables are usually considered as good sources of
A protein
B vitamins & minerals
C unsaturated fats
D Scallion

Answer: vitamins & minerals
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