WorksheetsFood Science Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What does Food Science primarily study?
Only the chemical composition of foods
The fundamental physical, chemical, and biochemical nature of foods and principles of food processing
How to cook foods
Only the biological effects of foods
According to WHO, health is defined as:
Absence of disease only
State of complete physical, mental, and social well-being
Being physically fit only
Absence of mental illness only
Malnutrition is:
Only due to eating too little food
Only due to eating too much food
A pathological state from inadequate or excess intake of food or nutrients
Always caused by infections
What percentage of total calories in a balanced diet should ideally come from carbohydrates?
10–12%
20–25%
60–70%
50–60%
Which of the following are body building foods?
Cereals
Vegetables
Meat and milk products
Sugar and oils
Which of the following is classified as an energy-yielding food?
Pulses
Cereals
Fruits
Green leafy vegetables
What is the function of phytochemicals present in foods?
Cause diseases
Increase weight rapidly
Help prevent degenerative diseases like cancer and heart disease
Only add color and flavor
What percentage of calories in a balanced diet should come from fat?
10–12%
20–25%
30–40%
Less than 5%
Which food group mainly helps in regulation and protection?
Cereals and sugars
Fruits and vegetables
Meat and fish
Oils and fats
Which foods are rich in antioxidants and phytochemicals?
Refined grains only
Whole grains, soybean, green leafy vegetables, fruits, and spices
Animal fats
White sugar and polished rice
