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WorksheetsFood and Nutrition | End of Year Assessment (2020)
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 26mins
Which option comprehensively defines nutrition?
Study of nutrients in animals.
Study of substance that provide energy.
Study of nutrients produced within the body.
Study of nutrients and their association with growth, maintenance, health and disease.
Which statement relates most to nutrients and diet?
The substance that provides nourishment essential for life, health and growth; food and drink regularly consumed by an individual.
Study of substance that provide energy; study of food consumed by individuals.
Study of substance that provide energy; food and drink regularly consumed by an individual.
The substance that provides nourishment essential for life and growth; study of food consumed by individuals.
A person taking a balanced diet adds a protein supplement in his diet. Such a diet is an example of
obesity.
under nutrition.
over nutrition.
optimum nutrition.
Proteins are primarily responsible for the growth and development of the body. However, they can also contribute to energy production when required.
Which of the following should be taken in sufficient amount so that proteins would do their primary function only?
Fibre.
Carbohydrates.
Minerals.
Vitamins.
The illustration below shows the concept of My Plate. Identify the areas marked X and Y.
X: Grains; Y: Vegetables.
X: Proteins; Y: Fruits.
X: Grains; Y: Dairy.
X: Fruits; Y: Vegetables.
Sanober’s weight is 55 kgs and height is 1.50 meters. What is her BMI?
24.
35.
18.
44.
Shifa's BMI is 24, select the category of BMI (Asian) that Shifa belong to?
Underweight.
Normal.
Over weight.
Obese
The best food to provide most absorbable form of Iron for the human body is
apple.
spinach.
almonds.
beef.
Aliya and Zain are twins. Aliya is an instructor of health and physical education in a university and Zain is an accountant.
The factors that would have MAXIMUM effect on the dietary practices of Aliya and Zain in the given situation are
culture and age.
age and activity.
culture and gender.
activity and gender.
The food composition table is used to
develop new recipes.
combine different food items.
estimate nutrient content of food.
calculate daily dietary allowances.
While exercising, Zeeshan feels hungry and exhausted. In order to gain instant energy, Zeeshan should preferably take
porridge.
grilled salmon.
boiled egg.
Orange juice.
A child visits the doctor with the following symptoms.
• Oedema in the limbs
• Dryness of hair and skin
• Declining body tissues and muscles
To overcome the mentioned symptoms, the doctor should advise him to consume
meat, fish and eggs.
bread, rice and pasta.
honey, butter and fish oil.
apples, carrots and potatoes.
According to WHO what is the minimum amount of time an individual should exercise per week?
150 min/week.
30 min/week
200 min/week
75 min/week
The recommended % of protein intake per day for the general population is
15% - 20%.
10% - 15%.
5% - 10%.
20% - 25%.
The safety measure to be followed when working with knives is
keeping knives on the dining table for quick handling.
washing knives with other kitchen utensils.
using sharp knives when cutting meat.
keeping the pointed end upward in the holder.
Information about the nutrient composition of food items helps in all of the following EXCEPT to
prevent spoilage of perishable food items.
plan a well-balanced diet.
avoid ingredients which may cause allergy.
fulfill dietary needs of different age groups.
Which of the following is a good nutritional practice?
Adding sugary drinks to your diet to stay hydrated and active.
Skipping breakfast so you can eat more the rest of the day.
Having variety in your diet by adding all food group.
Measuring every morsel of your diet before taking it.
Which of the following methods is a gentle treatment to prevent toughening and breaking up of food like fish and potatoes?
Sautéing.
Steaming.
Blanching.
Simmering.
Sakina wants to cook beef for dinner while ensuring that the meal, when served, has adequate amount of nutrients.
Which method of cooking should she select to minimise loss of nutrients?
Boiling.
Stewing.
Roasting.
Deep frying.
Saba is having abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland. This condition has occurred in her body due to the deficiency of
iron.
iodine.
protein.
vitamin.
Briefly describe the deficiency disease of calcium (One for adults and one for children).
Also, state a rich source of calcium through which this deficiency disease can be cured. (3 Marks)
State the RDA of following nutrients for a normal person. (2 Marks)
Iron
Vitamin D
Vitamin B12
Calcium
