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FOOD

Total questions: 111

Worksheet time: 58mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The deterioration in the color, flavor, odor, or consistency of a food product is ?
a)
Food contamination
b)
Food poisoning
c)
Food spoilage
2.

Which food items does not spoil easily?

a)

Honey

b)

Mango

c)

Apple

3.

Choose the odd one out from the following:

a)

jam

b)

jellies

c)

pickles

d)

noodles

4.

which of the following is NOT a method of food preservation?

a)
b)
c)
d)
5.

Which of the following kills the food spoiling bacteria ?

a)

drying

b)

boiling

c)

freezing

d)

using salt and sugar

6.
Electrical shock can be prevented by keeping electrical appliances away from water
a)
true
b)
false
7.
Who is responsible for your eating habits and behaviors?
a)
My parents
b)
Michelle Obama
c)
You
d)
Santa Claus
8.
Eating junk food can lead to health problems, such as:
a)
obesity, diabetes, and clogged arteries
b)
cavities, a strong heart, and strong muscles
c)
being underweight, diabetes, and heart attacks
9.
BMI stands for:
a)
Body Medical Imaging
b)
Be Motivated Internally
c)
Body Mass Internally
d)
Body Mass Index
10.
True or False, Obesity is defined as having excess body fat?
a)
True
b)
False
11.
Safe or unsafe: keep a towel close by at the stove to clean up spills quickly
a)
safe
b)
unsafe 
12.

How do you calculate your BMI?

a)

height/weight

b)

weight/height

c)

body fat percentage/weight

d)

body fat percentage/height

13.
The deterioration in the color, flavor, odor, or consistency of a food product is ?
a)
Food contamination
b)
Food poisoning
c)
Food spoilage
14.

Raw food should be kept in sealed containers to prevent spread of bacteria?

a)

True

b)

False

15.

Deficiency of __________ causes Night blindness.

a)

Vitamin B1

b)

Vitamin D

c)

Vitamin A

16.

Deficiency of which nutrient leads to this disease?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin D

c)

Vitamin C

17.

If you suffer from Anaemia you should eat foods rich in _____.

a)

Vitamin A and C

b)

Calcium and Phosphorus

c)

Iron and Vitamin B12

18.

The deficiency diseases can be prevented by having ___________.

a)

Junk food

b)

Balanced diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables

c)

Lots of water

19.

Infection and bleeding of gums can be prevented by having foods rich in ___________.

a)

Iron

b)

Calcium

c)

Vitamin C

20.

What is an infectious disease?

a)

A disease that can be spread from person to person

b)

A disease that cannot be spread from person to person

21.

A pathogen is another word for

a)

bacteria

b)

germs

c)

virus

d)

antibodies

22.

You might end up with very weak bones without sufficient quantities of this Vitamin

a)

a. vitamin B

b)

b. vitamin C

c)

c. vitamin D

d)

d. vitamin K

23.

Vitamin D is abundant in the following foods:

a)

a. milk fortified with vitamin D

b)

b. fish

c)

c. egg yolks

d)

d. all the above

24.

Who helps clot the bleeds?

a)

a. vitamin A

b)

b. vitamin C

c)

c.vitamin E

d)

d.vitamin K

25.

Cooked food gets spoiled easily due to ___________

a)

moisture

b)

flavour and spices

26.

Which of the following kills the food spoiling bacteria ?

a)

drying

b)

boiling

c)

freezing

d)

using salt and sugar

27.

Choose the odd one out from the following:

a)

jam

b)

jellies

c)

pickles

d)

noodles

28.

which of the following is NOT a method of food preservation?

a)
b)
c)
d)
29.

Identify the disease and name the deficiency that causes it?

a)

Kwashiorkar, caused due to deficiency of proteins

b)

Kwashiorkar, caused due to deficiency of proteins and carbohydrates

c)

Marasmus, caused due to deficiency of proteins

d)

Marasmus, caused due to deficiency of proteins and carbohydrates

30.

Which food items does not spoil easily?

a)

Honey

b)

Mango

c)

Apple

31.

Which of the following kills the food spoiling bacteria ?

a)

drying

b)

boiling

c)

freezing

d)

using salt and sugar

32.

Choose the odd one out from the following:

a)

jam

b)

jellies

c)

pickles

d)

noodles

33.

Which food items does not spoil easily?

a)

Honey

b)

Mango

c)

Apple

34.

What does food provide that non-food items don't provide?

a)

energy

b)

happiness

c)

tastiness

35.

Why do we need food?

a)

to feel full

b)

to grow and survive

c)

we don't!

36.

What is the process by which green plants use sunlight to make food?

a)

oxygen

b)

chlorophyll

c)

potassium

d)

photosynthesis

37.

What substance do green plants use to make their food?

a)

citrus fruits

b)

sodium

c)

chlorophyll

d)

immune system

38.

What's the difference between producers and consumers?

a)

consumers are capable of photosynthesis, producers rely on others for food

b)

producers are capable of photosynthesis, consumers rely on others for food

39.

Citrus fruits give us what vitamin that protects us from infection/illness?

a)

vitamin a

b)

vitamin b

c)

vitamin c

d)

vitamin d

40.

Milk is a good source of vitamin d & calcium. Why are these important for our bodies?

a)

help keep your skin from wrinkling

b)

help give you good eyesight

c)

help burn off calories

d)

help bones and teeth develop

41.

Many fruits and vegetables provide THIS vitamin that is good for eyesight and the immune system. What is it?

a)

vitamin A

b)

vitamin B

c)

vitamin C

42.

What mineral helps our bodies by making cells that carry oxygen to our organs & tissue? We get this from red meats and cereals.

a)

sodium

b)

potassium

c)

iron

d)

glucose

43.

What gives us fuel and energy? It gets burnt off when we exercise.

a)

calories

b)

oxygen

c)

vitamin A

d)

vitamin C

44.

What are benefits of regular exercise?

a)

prevent heart disease

b)

prevent obesity

c)

feel more energized

d)

increase mood

e)

all of the above

45.

What hydrates all cells and gets lost during exercise? It needs to be replaced.

a)

vitamin A

b)

sweat

c)

water

d)

Gatorade

46.

What happens if you eat too many calories?

a)

it gets stored as excess fat

b)

it turns into vitamins

c)

it helps your hair and nails grow

d)

none of the above

47.

What are the units of energy we get from food called?

a)

hydration

b)

chloesterol

c)

vitamins & minerals

d)

calories

48.

What are things you should limit when choosing healthy foods?

a)

sodium and cholesterol

b)

saturated fat

c)

carbohydrates

d)

both answer A and B

49.

What is a type of fat found in your blood called?

a)

cholesterol

b)

iron

c)

chloropyll

d)

protein

50.

Why should you limit the amount of certain foods you eat?

a)

some foods are not used by body and lead to weight gain

b)

some foods have no nutritional value

c)

some foods do not hydrate your cells

d)

both answers A and B

51.

What is the purpose of carbohydrates?

a)

give you fat

b)

give you energy

c)

make you gain weight

52.

What is the purpose of vitamins & minerals?

a)

help your body work and remain healthy

b)

help you make good decisions

c)

help you lose weight

53.

In addition to providing energy, what is the purpose of fats?

a)

make cells and hormones

b)

make us gain weight

c)

hydrate our cells

d)

heals wounds

54.

What is the main purpose of proteins?

a)

help our eyesight

b)

keep our bones strong

c)

maintain muscle and heal wounds

d)

keep our sodium and fat levels low

55.

2.The diet which contains all the nutrients in proper amount is called

a)

complete food

b)

balanced diet

c)

proper meal

d)

buffet

56.

3. The energy-giving nutrient is called

a)

Mineral

b)

Protein

c)

Carbohydrate

d)

Vitamin

57.

4.Proteins are called

a)

Energy-giving food

b)

Body-building food

c)

protective food

d)

All of the above

58.

Eggs are rich source of

a)

Vitamin

b)

Carbohydrate

c)

Protein

d)

Water

59.

The essential components of our food are called ______

a)

Fats

b)

Minerals

c)

Water

d)

Nutrients

60.

The food component present in sugar is _________

a)

Fat

b)

Carbohydrate

c)

Protein

d)

Vitamin

61.

Which of the following nutrients help to get rid of undigested food?

a)

Protein

b)

Vitamin

c)

Mineral

d)

Roughage

62.

A person takes more food than his requirement. He is too fat. He may be suffering from which of the following diseases.

a)

Anaemia

b)

Beri-beri

c)

Scurvy

d)

Obesity

63.

Which nutrient insulates the body against the cold and protects internal organs?

a)

Proteins

b)

Fats

c)

Minerals

d)

Nutrients

64.
Which of the following nutrients provides energy to the body?
a)
carbohydrates
b)
vitamins
c)
water
d)
minerals
65.
Which of the following nutrients is important for body, cell, and muscle growth and repair?
a)
vitamins
b)
fats
c)
proteins
d)
carbohydrates
66.
Which nutrient supplies the most energy per gram? 
a)
carbohydrates
b)
fats
c)
protein
d)
water
67.
Which of the following is true about most fast foods? 
a)
they are low in nutrient density 
b)
they are high in fat and calories 
c)
they are low in vitamins and minerals 
d)
all of the above  
68.
What is the main reason for eating a wide variety of foods? 
a)
to learn the food label
b)
to provide all the nutrients you need 
c)
to keep from getting bored with your diet 
d)
to help improve physical fitness 
69.
Stored energy e.g. oils, butter, margarine
a)
Fats
b)
Carbohydrates
c)
Minerals
d)
Vitamins
70.
Calcium, Sodium, and Iron are examples of ________?
a)
Minerals
b)
Vitamins
c)
Fruits
d)
Fiber
71.
Which of the following is NOT a nutrient?
a)
water
b)
fat
c)
fiber
d)
protein
72.
Fish, nuts, oils and avocado are health sources of....
a)
Fiber
b)
Protein
c)
Minerals
d)
Fat
73.
Which one of the following is a good protein source? 
a)
Banana
b)
Beans 
c)
Bagels
d)
Breakfast Bar 
74.
Proteins are found in...
a)
dried beans, peas, and nuts
b)
milk and eggs
c)
meat, fish, and poultry
d)
All choices are correct
75.
When you don't drink enough water you can become:
a)
silly
b)
hyper
c)
intoxicated 
d)
dehydrated 
76.

Which one is Protective Foods

a)

Vitamins and Minerals

b)

Proteins

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Fats

77.

Repeated washings of rice may result in lost of

a)

vitamins

b)

minerals

c)

both vitamins and minerals

d)

neither of vitamins nor of minerals

78.

Which vitamin gets easily destroyed by heating during cooking?

a)

vitamin A

b)

vitamin C

c)

vitamin D

d)

vitamin B

79.

Eating too much of fats may leads to a disease called .............

a)

obesity

b)

scurvy

c)

rickets

d)

Beri-beri

80.

What are two chemicals used in test for protein ?

a)

iodine & caustic soda

b)

caustic soda & copper sulphate

c)

iodine & copper sulphate

d)

sulphuric acid & caustic soda

81.

Sources of iodine are

a)

milk & eggs

b)

salt & sea food

c)

wheat & rice

d)

ghee & butter

82.

Starch can be tested by using

a)

Iodine

b)

Caustic Soda

c)

Copper Sulphate

d)

None of the above

83.

Picture shows the legs of a man affected with rickets, which caused due to the deficiency of:

a)

Vitamin C

b)

Vitamin D

c)

Iodine

d)

Proteins

84.

Which one of the following food substances is the rich source of carbohydrates?

a)

Oil

b)

Meat

c)

Green vegetables

d)

Cereals

85.

Name the disease which occur due to deficiency of vitamin A.

a)

Night blindness

b)

Marasmus

c)

Scurvy

d)

None of these

86.

Name the disease which occur due to deficiency of vitamin A.

a)

Night blindness

b)

Marasmus

c)

Scurvy

d)

None of these

87.

Which vitamin is prepared by our body in the presence of sun light ?

a)

vitamin A

b)

vitamin K

c)

vitamin D

d)

vitamin B

88.

Loss of vision is caused by deficiency of

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin B

c)

Vitamin C

d)

Vitamin D

89.

Deficiency of Vitamin C causes

a)

Rickets

b)

Fever

c)

Scurvy

d)

Vision loss

90.

Beri-Beri is caused by deficiency of

a)

Vitamin C

b)

Vitamin D

c)

Vitamin B1

d)

Vitamin K

91.

A food sample is taken in a test-tube and a drop of iodine solution was added to it. A blue-black colour change was observed. It indicates presence of which component in food?

a)

Fat

b)

Protein

c)

Carbohydrate

d)

Vitamin

92.

Food rich in roughages are_______

a)

Fried foods

b)

Pulses

c)

Noodles

d)

Fruits and vegetables

93.

The food component present in sugar is _________

a)

Fat

b)

Carbohydrate

c)

Protein

d)

Vitamin

94.

Glands in the neck appear swollen in which of the following diseases?

a)

Tooth decay

b)

Goitre

c)

Rickets

d)

Scurvy

95.

Anaemia is causee by deficiency of

a)

Protein

b)

Iron

c)

Iodine

d)

Fat

96.

Deficiency of Vitamin D causes

a)

Rickets

b)

Scurvy

c)

Marasmus

d)

Flu

97.

Which nutrient helps our body to grow?

a)

Vitamins

b)

Lipids

c)

Minerals

d)

Proteins

98.

Which nutrients keep us healthy?

a)

Lipids and minerals.

b)

Carbohydrates and vitamins.

c)

Vitamins and minerals.

d)

Vitamins and proteins.

99.

We can find ________ in meat, fish, eggs, nuts, milk products, and pulses.

a)

Proteins

b)

Lipids

c)

Minerals

d)

Vitamins

100.

"________ repair our body tissues and help in the formation of new cells."

a)

Lipids

b)

Vitamins

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Proteins

101.

Fruits and vegetables contain the major ________ and ________.

a)

Vitamins and lipids

b)

Minerals and proteins

c)

Vitamins and minerals

d)

Carbohydrates and proteins

102.

Ice cream, chocolate and butter contain .......

a)

carbohydrates

b)

proteins

c)

vitamins and minerals

d)

fats

103.

Mangoes and carrots contain with vitamin A. Vitamin A is good for your.....

a)

bones

b)

hair

c)

teeth

d)

eye

104.

Foods such as .......... and ..........are rich in calcium

a)

milk, spinach

b)

apple, milk

c)

strawberry, carrot

d)

avocado, orange

105.

We need water for ..........................

a)

break down our food

b)

study

c)

sleep

d)

playing

106.

Our milk teeth start to grow when we are about .......months old

a)

four

b)

six

c)

eight

d)

ten

107.

this type of teeth can we find at the back of our mouth. They have a large and flat upper surface.

a)

incisors

b)

canines

c)

premolars

d)

molars

108.

Meat, fish, eggs, milk and cheese are __________________.

a)

energy giving foods

b)

protective foods

c)

body building foods

d)

balanced foods

109.

Which of the given food groups has items that are good sources of vitamins?

a)

Cold drink and chips

b)

Fruits and vegetables

c)

Milk and coffee

d)

Cakes and pastries

110.

Chapati / Roti can be made from _________________.

a)

rice

b)

wheat

c)

pulses

d)

semolina

111.

A balanced diet should consist of ______________.

a)

energy giving foods

b)

bodybuilding foods

c)

protective foods

d)

all of the above