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National Nutrition Week 2025 Quiz

Total questions: 42

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which life stage has the highest protein requirement per kg body weight?

a)

Infants

b)

Adolescents

c)

Adults

d)

Elderly

2.

In elderly, which nutrient absorption decreases due to reduced intrinsic factor?

a)

Vitamin B12

b)

Vitamin D

c)

Iron

d)

Folate

3.

Which nutrient deficiency is common in adolescence, especially among girls?

a)

Zinc

b)

Iron

c)

Vitamin A

d)

Calcium

4.

During pregnancy, the daily additional calorie requirement in the 2nd trimester is:

a)

150 kcal

b)

250 kcal

c)

350 kcal

d)

500 kcal

5.

WHO recommends exclusive breastfeeding for how many months?

a)

3 months

b)

4 months

c)

6 months

d)

12 months

6.

Colostrum is important because it is rich in:

a)

Fat

b)

Antibodies

c)

Iron

d)

Carbohydrates

7.

Which vitamin is generally low in breast milk?

a)

Vitamin D

b)

Vitamin A

c)

Vitamin C

d)

Vitamin K

8.

Which condition is prevented by early initiation of breastfeeding?

a)

Hypothermia

b)

Malaria

c)

Jaundice

d)

Rickets

9.

Which nutrient deficiency is linked to neural tube defects?

a)

Iron

b)

Folic acid

c)

Vitamin A

d)

Iodine

10.

In India, how long is iron and folic acid supplementation advised post-partum?

a)

3 months

b)

6 months

c)

9 months

d)

1 year

11.

Calcium requirement in pregnancy increases by:

a)

100 mg/day

b)

200 mg/day

c)

500 mg/day

d)

1000 mg/day

12.

Which vitamin deficiency is associated with night blindness during pregnancy?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin D

c)

Vitamin K

d)

Vitamin E

13.

Maternal undernutrition is most strongly associated with:

a)

Low birth weight

b)

Preterm birth

c)

Macrosomia

d)

Neural tube defects

14.

Adolescent girls in India are provided iron-folic acid tablets under which program?

a)

NNAPP

b)

WIFS

c)

RBSK

d)

POSHAN Abhiyaan

15.

Adolescents require how much additional protein compared to adults?

a)

5g

b)

10g

c)

15g

d)

20g

16.

Adolescents should avoid excessive intake of:

a)

ketogenic food

b)

Fruits

c)

Sugary drinks

d)

Protein

17.

Excessive salt intake is linked to which disease?

a)

Diabetes

b)

Hypertension

c)

Cancer

d)

Osteoporosis

18.

Which nutrient is protective against colon cancer?

a)

Folate

b)

Fiber

c)

Iron

d)

Vitamin D

19.

A high glycemic index diet increases risk of:

a)

Diabetes mellitus

b)

Hypertension

c)

COPD

d)

Tuberculosis

20.

Which nutrient is emphasized in DASH diet?

a)

Sodium

b)

Potassium

c)

Saturated fat

d)

Cholesterol

21.

Elderly commonly need supplementation of:

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin D and Calcium

c)

Vitamin K

d)

Vitamin E

22.

Which nutrient is most important to prevent sarcopenia?

a)

Protein

b)

Vitamin C

c)

Folate

d)

Magnesium

23.

Constipation in elderly is best prevented by:

a)

High fat diet

b)

High protein diet

c)

High fiber diet

d)

Low carb diet

24.

Which vitamin deficiency is common in bedridden elderly?

a)

Vitamin C

b)

Vitamin D

c)

Vitamin A

d)

Vitamin E

25.

Which program provides supplementary nutrition to children <6 years?

a)

RBSK

b)

ICDS

c)

WIFS

d)

NNAPP

26.

Which mission aims at reducing stunting, undernutrition, anemia?

a)

POSHAN Abhiyaan

b)

ICDS

c)

RBSK

d)

NHM

27.

Vitamin A supplementation program in India starts at age:

a)

6 months

b)

9 months

c)

1 year

d)

2 years

28.

Fortified rice scheme is mainly for:

a)

Diabetes prevention

b)

Anemia control

c)

Cancer prevention

d)

Hypertension control

29.

Goiter is caused by deficiency of:

a)

Iron

b)

Iodine

c)

Zinc

d)

Fluoride

30.

Niacin deficiency causes:

a)

Scurvy

b)

Pellagra

c)

Beriberi

d)

Rickets

31.

Which nutrient is a major source of energy?

a)

Proteins

b)

Fats

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Vitamins

32.

Night blindness is due to deficiency of:

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin B12

c)

Vitamin C

d)

Vitamin D

33.

Kwashiorkor is due to deficiency of:

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Proteins

c)

Fats

d)

Vitamin C

34.

The 'Anaemia Mukt Bharat' strategy focuses on reducing anemia by:

a)

2% per year

b)

5% per year

c)

10% per year

d)

15% per year

35.

Growth monitoring in Anganwadi is done using:

a)

Stadiometer

b)

Growth chart

c)

BMI

d)

MUAC

36.

Which state pioneered the Mid-Day Meal scheme in India?

a)

Tamil Nadu

b)

Kerala

c)

Punjab

d)

Maharashtra

37.

Which is a major cause of undernutrition in India?

a)

Infections

b)

Overeating

c)

Genetics

d)

Pollution

38.

Which indicator is used for chronic undernutrition?

a)

Stunting

b)

Wasting

c)

Underweight

d)

BMI

39.

Which law regulates food safety in India?

a)

FSSAI

b)

Epidemic Act

c)

Drugs Act

d)

NHM Act

40.

Which food is commonly fortified with iodine in India?

a)

Rice

b)

Wheat

c)

Salt

d)

Milk

41.

Double fortification of salt includes iodine and:

a)

Iron

b)

Zinc

c)

Calcium

d)

Vitamin D

42.

Milk is commonly fortified with:

a)

Iron & Iodine

b)

Vitamin A & D

c)

Zinc & Calcium

d)

Vitamin B12

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