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Food and health

Total questions: 89

Worksheet time: 57mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Identify INCORRECT statement about food

a)

Food is not important for all living beings

b)

It gives energy to do work

c)

It helps us to grow

d)

Helps us to stay healthy.

2.

Special substances that provide nourishment to our body are called (a)  

3.

Different types of food have same amounts of nutrients

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Which of the following nutrients IS NOT present in different food items

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Fats

c)

Proteins

d)

Vitamins

e)

Water

5.

___nutrition helps the body to grow and fight diseases

a)

Good

b)

Proper

c)

Bad

6.

(a)   give quick and instant energy

7.

Identify ODD one

a)

Sugar

b)

Cereals

c)

Banana

d)

Honey

e)

Egg

8.

Which of the following nutrients is called energy giving nutrients

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Fats

c)

Proteins

d)

Vitamins

e)

Water

9.

Children need higher amount of carbohydrates because__

a)

They do various activities

b)

They have to study a lot.

c)

They do lot of physical excercises and mental work.

10.

Farmers and labourers need to eat lot of carbohydrates because

a)

They sleep too much

b)

They have to play

c)

They do a lot of physical work

11.

Fat keeps the skin __ and prevent the skin from ageing

a)

Wet

b)

Moist

c)

Dry

d)

Hot

12.

__gives more energy than carbohydrates.

a)

Protiens

b)

Fats

c)

Vitamins

d)

Water

13.

Fat keeps the skin moist and prevent the skin from (a)  

14.

Extra fat is ___the body

a)

Gets excreted out

b)

Gets stored in

c)

Used by

15.

Oil and ---are good sources of fat

(a)  

16.

(a)   and sugar are the examples of carbohydrates

17.

Which of the following DO NOT contain fa

a)

Almonds

b)

Pulses

c)

Cashews

d)

Groundnuts

e)

Salmon

18.

__ and Sardines are sea food which contain fat

a)

Salmon

b)

Samon

c)

Symon

d)

Salmond

19.

Which of the following nutrients is called body building nutrients

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Fats

c)

Proteins

d)

Vitamins

e)

Water

20.

Fat keep our body__

a)

Hot

b)

Cold

c)

Warm

d)

Chilled

21.

Which of the following IS present in our hair

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Fats

c)

Proteins

d)

Vitamins

e)

Water

22.

The special protein substance in the blood that carries oxygen to all parts of the body is (a)  

23.

Which of the following is ODD term

a)

Milk

b)

Cheese

c)

Eggs and fish

d)

Banana

e)

Pulses,soybean,meat

24.

Which of the following nutrients is called protective nutrients?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Fats

c)

Proteins

d)

Vitamins

e)

Water

25.

Salmon and (a)   are sea food which contain fat

26.

___repair the damaged parts of our body.

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Fats

c)

Proteins

d)

Vitamins

e)

Water

27.

Our body needs very less amount of ___

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Fats

c)

Proteins

d)

Vitamins

e)

Water

28.

Which of the following VITAMIN are not obtained from food

a)

VITAMIN A

b)

VITAMIN D

c)

VITAMIN C

d)

VITAMIN K

29.

Which of the following VITAMINS are obtained from food

a)

VITAMIN A

b)

VITAMIN D

c)

VITAMIN C

d)

VITAMIN K

e)

VITAMIN E

30.

Vitamin D is called SUNSHINE vitamin because

a)

Sun gives us

b)

We give it to sun

c)

Our body makes it in the presence of sunlight

31.

We get vitamins from_

a)

Fruits

b)

Vegetables

c)

Milk

d)

Cereals

e)

Meat

32.

The peels and seeds of water melon can be eaten because they contain many nutrients such as ___,iron and minerals

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin B

c)

Vitamin C

d)

Vitamin E

33.

The peels and seeds of water melon can be eaten because they contain many nutrients such as VITAMIN B,iron and (a)  

34.

Our body needs very (a)   amount of vitamins

35.

The (a)   and seeds of water melon can be eaten because they contain many nutrients such as VITAMIN B,iron and minerals

36.

Along with vitamins,----also keep our body healthy

a)

Proteins

b)

Minerals

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Fats

37.

Fresh vegetables, fruits ,fish,egg ,meat and milk are rich sources of____

a)

Proteins

b)

Minerals

c)

Fats

d)

Carbohydrates

38.

____is an important mineral which makes our teeth and bones strong

a)

Iron

b)

Calcium

c)

Phosphorus

d)

Zinc

39.

Cheese and curd contain ___

a)

Iron

b)

Calcium

c)

Phosphorus

d)

Zinc

40.

___ helps in making blood

a)

Iron

b)

Calcium

c)

Phosphorus

d)

Zinc

41.

Which of the following is INCORRECT

a)

Iron is a mineral needed by our body

b)

It helps in making vitamin

c)

Iron is present in green leafy vegetables such as spinach and cabbage

d)

It is also present in fruits such as apples and bananas

42.

(a)   and sodium are other important minerals needed by our body

43.

The peels and seeds of water melon can be eaten because they contain many nutrients such as VITAMIN B, (a)   and minerals

44.

Potassium and (a)   are other important minerals needed by our bod

45.

___ helps us to digest the food and remove waste from the body

a)

Mineral

b)

Vitamin

c)

Water

d)

Carbohydrates

46.

Which is INCORRECT about water

a)

Our body needs sufficient amount of water ,

b)

It helps us to digest the food and remove waste from the body

c)

It helps the body to absorb the nutrients properly

d)

We should drink 8-10 glasses of water in a day

e)

Upto 100% of the human adult body is water

47.

I cannot be digested but I help to get rid of undigested food.who am I?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Roughage

c)

Protien

d)

Mineral

48.

Milk is a complete food because

a)

It gives us energy

b)

It is a good source of carbohydrates, fats,proteins,vitamins, minerals and water.

c)

It makes teeth strong

d)

It helps us to get rid of undigested food

49.

New born babies are given only milk for several months.

Give appropriate reason__

a)

It gives us energy

b)

It is a good source of carbohydrates, fats,proteins,vitamins, minerals and water.

c)

It makes teeth strong

d)

It helps us to get rid of undigested food

50.

The food that we eat every day is called (a)  

51.

Our diet must provide us all the necessary ___ required by our body.

a)

nutrients

b)

Water

c)

Minerals

d)

Roughage

52.

Roughage is obtained from the ____ food we it

a)

Plant

b)

Animal

53.

It is a diet that contains all the nutrients such as carbohydrates, fats proteins, vitamins, minerals and roughage in correct amount

(a)  

54.

(a)   is the source of energy and is responsible for growth and development

55.

Which of the following is INCORRECT about excercise

a)

Excercise keeps our body unfit

b)

It makes our muscles strong

c)

Lack of exercise makes us lazy and overweight

d)

All options are correct

56.

Select the correct statement about cooking of food

a)

Some Fruits like carrot and vegetables like cucumber are eaten raw

b)

Many other vegetables like brinjal potato have to be cooked before eating

c)

Rice and pulses must be boiled before eating

d)

Food is cooked to make it soft ,chewable ,tasty and easy to digest

e)

Cauliflower is eaten raw

57.

WE CANNOT get roughage from

a)

Leafy vegetables

b)

Salads

c)

Cereals

d)

Milk

e)

Fruits

58.

The method used to preserve the nutritional value of food for a long time is called

(a)  

59.

The method used to preserve the (a)   value of food for a long time is called food preservation

60.

Food gets spoiled when it is exposed to air and (a)  

61.

Food gets spoiled due to presence of in ___air

a)

microbes

b)

Insects

c)

Germs

62.

Which of the following is NOT a good cooking habits

a)

Fruits and vegetables should be washed 2 -3 times before use to remove germs and dirts

b)

Vegetables should be washed after cutting as it will wash away nutrients present in them

c)

Boiled and steamed food should be preferred as it retains the nutrients. Avoid overcooking Methods like Over- frying or roasting, as it destroys the nutrients

d)

Eat all seasonal fruits and vegetables

e)

Water used for soaking pulses and rice should not be thrown away as it contains nutrients

63.

Which is INCORRECT way of food preservation

a)

Boiling

b)

Freezing

c)

Washing

d)

Canning

e)

Drying and adding preservatives

64.

Milk is preserved by

a)

Canning

b)

Boiling

c)

Drying

d)

Adding preservatives

65.

Mint leaves are preserved by

a)

Canning

b)

Boiling

c)

Drying

d)

Adding preservatives

66.

Food gets (a)   when it is exposed to air and moisture

67.

Red chillies are preserved by_

a)

Canning

b)

Drying

c)

Adding preservatives

d)

Boiling

68.

Juices and jams are preserved by_

a)

Canning

b)

Drying

c)

Adding preservatives

d)

Boiling

69.

Which of the following is not a preservative?

a)

Salt

b)

Sugar

c)

Oil

d)

Chillies

e)

Spices

70.

Freezing the food in refrigerator allows the growth of microbes

a)

True

b)

False

71.

Freezing the food in refrigerator does not allows the growth of microbes

a)

True

b)

False

72.

Canning prevents growth of microbes.

a)

True

b)

False

73.

Food is said to be spoilt when it (a)   foul.

74.

Food is said to be spoilt when it smells (a)   .

75.

Boiled or steamed should be preferred as it retains the nutrients present in the food.

a)

True

b)

False

76.

Boiled or steamed should not be preferred as it retains the nutrients present in the food.

a)

True

b)

False

77.

Over - frying or roasting retains the nutrients present in the food.

a)

True

b)

False

78.

Over - frying or roasting destroys the nutrients present in the food.

a)

True

b)

False

79.

Food that can be stored for a long time

a)

Milk

b)

Meat

c)

Pulses

d)

Bread

80.

Eating spoiled food causes

a)

Malaria

b)

Food poisoning

c)

Typhoid

81.

Salt and sugar remove ____ from food

a)

Germs

b)

Bacteria

c)

Water

d)

Fungus

82.

Name the method of food preservation

a)

Drying

b)

Cooling

c)

Pasteurisation

d)

Canning

83.

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

a)
b)
c)
d)
84.

Food preservation makes seasonal food available all year round

a)

False

b)

True

85.

What group do these foods belong to?

a)

Sugars and Fat

b)

Dairy

c)

Proteins

86.

Chicken, fish and meat contain which nutrient?

a)

Protein

b)

Carbohydrate

c)

Minerals

87.

Name the method of food preservation shown in the picture.

a)

drying

b)

heating

c)

canning

88.

What food preservation technique has been used here?

a)

Freezing.

b)

Drying

c)

Salting

89.

Name the method of food preservation

a)

Drying

b)

Cooling

c)

Pasteurisation

d)

Canning