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Diet and Health I

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 20mins

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Class
Date
1.

In order to keep our body healthy, we need the followings EXCEPT

a)

appropriate food

b)

regular exercise

c)

play online games till midnight

d)

proper rest

2.

Which of the followings is/are the reason(s) we need food?

I. obtaining energy

II. obtaining raw materials for growth and repair of body tissues

III. maintaing health

a)

I and II only

b)

I and III only

c)

II and III only

d)

I, II and III

3.

How many types of food substances?

a)

3

b)

4

c)

6

d)

7

4.

The primary food substances are

I. carbohydrates

II. Fats

III. Proteins

IV Water

a)

I, II and III

b)

All of them

5.

Which of the following is NOT the protective food substances?

a)

Oil

b)

vitamins

c)

minerals

d)

distary fibre

6.

Which of the following cannot provide us energy?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Minerals

c)

Fats

d)

Proteins

7.

Which of the following is/are NOT rich in starch?

a)

Cereals

b)

potatoes

c)

green vegetable

8.

The followings are the function of fats EXCEPT

a)

energy reserve

b)

keep us warm

c)

protect our internal organs

d)

repair of body tissues

9.

Children who lacks proteins in their diet may suffer from

a)

Night blindness

b)

Rickets

c)

Scury

d)

kwashiorkor

10.

Children who lacks vitamin A in their diet may suffer from

a)

Night blindness

b)

Rickets

c)

Scury

d)

kwashiorkor

11.

Children who lacks vitamin C in their diet may suffer from

a)

Night blindness

b)

Rickets

c)

Scury

d)

kwashiorkor

12.

Children who lacks vitamin D or calcium in their diet may suffer from

a)

Night blindness

b)

Rickets

c)

Scury

d)

kwashiorkor

13.

Children who lacks Iodine or calcium in their diet may suffer from

a)

Night blindness

b)

Rickets

c)

Scury

d)

Goiter

14.

Our skin can produce vitamin ___ under sunlight.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

15.

Which of the following food is/are rich in Proteins?

I. Meat

II. Eggs

III. Beans

IV. Dairy products

a)

I, II and III

b)

I, II, and IV

c)

I, II, III and IV

16.

Which of the following food is/are rich in vitamin A?

I. Carrots

II. Fish liver oil

III. Milk

IV. Green vegetables

a)

I, II and III

b)

I, II, and IV

c)

II, III and IV

d)

I, II, III and IV

17.

Which of the followings is/are the function of water?

I. as a medium for chemical reactions in the cells

II. as a solvent for nutrients, wastes and other substances

III. Regulates body temperature

a)

I and II only

b)

I and III only

c)

II and III only

d)

I, II and III

18.

Which mineral is used for forming the haemoglobin in red blood cells?

a)

Iodine

b)

Calcium

c)

Iron

d)

Sodium

19.

The following food is rich in Iodine EXCEPT

a)

salt

b)

seaweed

c)

meat

d)

seafood

20.

Dietary fibre can promote ________ of the intestines.

a)

peristalsis

b)

respiration

c)

breathing

d)

absorption