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Question No. 1
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How many classes of nutrients are essential for the human body?
A.
Four (proteins, vitamins, minerals, water)
B.
Three (proteins, fats, carbohydrates)
C.
Six (carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, water)
D.
Five (carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals)
Question No. 2
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Which nutrient provides
9 calories
of energy per gram?
A.
Fats
B.
Carbohydrates
C.
Proteins
D.
Vitamins
Question No. 3
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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?
A.
Regulating body temperature only
B.
Building and repairing tissues
C.
Transporting oxygen
D.
Major source of energy
Question No. 4
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Protein is made up of which basic building blocks?
A.
Fatty acids
B.
Amino acids
C.
Simple sugars
D.
Glycerol
Question No. 5
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Which vitamin deficiency causes
scurvy
?
A.
Vitamin K (Phylloquinone)
B.
Vitamin A (Retinol)
C.
Vitamin D (Calciferol)
D.
Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid)
Question No. 6
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What disease is caused by Vitamin D deficiency?
A.
Night blindness
B.
Scurvy
C.
Rickets
D.
Beriberi
Question No. 7
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Which mineral deficiency leads to
anemia
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A.
Phosphorus
B.
Calcium
C.
Iron
D.
Sodium
Question No. 8
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Macronutrients include all of the following EXCEPT:
A.
Proteins
B.
Vitamins
C.
Carbohydrates
D.
Fats
Question No. 9
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Which vitamin is essential for blood coagulation?
A.
Vitamin A
B.
Vitamin B12
C.
Vitamin E
D.
Vitamin K
Question No. 10
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What is the primary function of proteins in the body?
A.
Regulating body temperature
B.
Building, repairing and maintaining body tissues
C.
Providing quick energy
D.
Storing vitamins
Question No. 11
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Which of the following is a
good source of calcium
?
A.
Dairy products
B.
Vegetable oils
C.
Citrus fruits
D.
Red meat
Question No. 12
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Vitamin B1 deficiency causes which disease?
A.
Scurvy
B.
Beriberi
C.
Pellagra
D.
Rickets
Question No. 13
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How many calories does
1 gram of protein
provide?
A.
7 calories
B.
4 calories
C.
2 calories
D.
9 calories
Question No. 14
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Which type of carbohydrate is broken down
slowly
by the body?
A.
All carbohydrates break down at same rate
B.
Simple carbohydrates (sugars)
C.
Refined carbohydrates
D.
Complex carbohydrates (starch and fiber)
Question No. 15
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Which vitamin deficiency causes
night blindness
?
A.
Vitamin A
B.
Vitamin C
C.
Vitamin D
D.
Vitamin K
Question No. 16
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What are the building blocks of fats?
A.
Nucleotides
B.
Amino acids
C.
Fatty acids and glycerol
D.
Glucose molecules
Question No. 17
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Which nutrient is considered a macronutrient despite providing
no calories
?
A.
Vitamins
B.
Water
C.
Fiber
D.
Minerals
Question No. 18
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Cereals like rice and wheat are primarily sources of:
A.
Vitamins
B.
Fats
C.
Carbohydrates
D.
Proteins
Question No. 19
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Which of the following is a
water-soluble vitamin
?
A.
Vitamin E
B.
Vitamin A
C.
Vitamin C
D.
Vitamin D
Question No. 20
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What is the main function of
fats
in the body?
A.
Only regulating body temperature
B.
Only building muscles
C.
Energy storage, protecting organs, transporting fat-soluble vitamins
D.
Only providing quick energy
Question No. 21
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Which disease is caused by
Vitamin B12
deficiency?
A.
Pernicious anemia
B.
Rickets
C.
Scurvy
D.
Night blindness
Question No. 22
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Micronutrients are required by the body in:
A.
Small quantities (less than 1 mg/gm)
B.
No specific quantity
C.
Large quantities (more than 100 mg/gm)
D.
Medium quantities (50-100 mg/gm)
Question No. 23
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Which food group is the
best source of protein
?
A.
Oils and butter
B.
Meat, fish, eggs, and legumes
C.
Grains and cereals only
D.
Fruits and vegetables only
Question No. 24
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What do minerals primarily help regulate in the body?
A.
Only oxygen transport
B.
Only blood sugar levels
C.
Fluid balance, muscle contraction, nerve impulses
D.
Only body temperature
Question No. 25
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Which type of fat mainly comes from
animal sources
?
A.
Saturated fats
B.
Omega-3 fatty acids
C.
Unsaturated fats
D.
Trans fats
Question No. 26
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Excessive bleeding due to lack of clotting is caused by deficiency of:
A.
Vitamin B6
B.
Vitamin K
C.
Vitamin D
D.
Vitamin C
Question No. 27
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What percentage of diet's dry weight is supplied by macronutrients?
A.
100%
B.
70%
C.
90%
D.
50%
Question No. 28
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Which vitamin deficiency causes
cracks around the mouth
and skin disorders?
A.
Vitamin B6
B.
Vitamin D
C.
Vitamin A
D.
Vitamin C
Question No. 29
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Green leafy vegetables are particularly rich in:
A.
Only proteins
B.
Vitamins and minerals
C.
Only carbohydrates
D.
Only fats
Question No. 30
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Which macronutrient provides energy the
slowest
?
A.
Simple sugars
B.
Proteins
C.
Fats
D.
Carbohydrates
Question No. 31
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Calcium deficiency leads to:
A.
Brittle bones and excessive bleeding
B.
Scurvy
C.
Night blindness
D.
Beriberi
Question No. 32
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Which of the following are
fat-soluble vitamins
?
A.
B12, B6, and Thiamine
B.
A, D, E, and K
C.
C, B complex, and Niacin
D.
B, C, and Folic acid
Question No. 33
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The primary function of
Vitamin A
is:
A.
Bone formation only
B.
Energy production only
C.
Normal vision, reproduction, growth, and immune function
D.
Blood coagulation only
Question No. 34
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Which nutrient helps the body
absorb fat-soluble vitamins
?
A.
Proteins
B.
Water
C.
Fats
D.
Carbohydrates
Question No. 35
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Simple carbohydrates are primarily composed of:
A.
Amino acids
B.
Starch and fiber
C.
Sugars
D.
Fatty acids
Question No. 36
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Which food source is rich in
unsaturated fats
?
A.
Red meat
B.
Dairy products
C.
Butter and ghee
D.
Nuts and plant oils
Question No. 37
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What is the consequence of
overconsumption of macronutrients
?
A.
Cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, obesity
B.
Anemia and scurvy
C.
Night blindness
D.
Rickets and beriberi
Question No. 38
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Legumes (beans and lentils) are good sources of:
A.
Only fats
B.
Only minerals
C.
Both protein and carbohydrates
D.
Only vitamins
Question No. 39
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Which vitamin is known as
Ascorbic acid
?
A.
Vitamin D
B.
Vitamin A
C.
Vitamin K
D.
Vitamin C
Question No. 40
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The main function of
dietary fiber
is:
A.
Storing vitamins
B.
Providing quick energy
C.
Building muscles
D.
Aiding digestion and bowel movement
Question No. 41
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Which mineral is a
structural component of bones and teeth
?
A.
Copper and Manganese
B.
Iron and Zinc
C.
Sodium and Potassium
D.
Calcium and Phosphorus
Question No. 42
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Phosphorus deficiency causes:
A.
Bad teeth and bones
B.
Night blindness
C.
Beriberi
D.
Scurvy
Question No. 43
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Which food is a rich source of
Vitamin D
?
A.
Citrus fruits
B.
Fish, eggs, and fortified milk
C.
Leafy vegetables
D.
Whole grains
Question No. 44
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The basic unit into which carbohydrates are broken down is:
A.
Amino acids
B.
Glycerol
C.
Fatty acids
D.
Sugars (glucose)
Question No. 45
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Which vitamin participates in
maintaining healthy skin and hair
?
A.
Only Vitamin C
B.
Multiple vitamins from various food groups
C.
Only Vitamin A
D.
Only Vitamin K
Question No. 46
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Trans fats are:
A.
Essential fatty acids
B.
Natural fats from plants
C.
Natural fats from animals
D.
Chemically processed fats
Question No. 47
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Which nutrient deficiency causes
Kwashiorkor
?
A.
Protein (macronutrient deficiency)
B.
Calcium
C.
Iron
D.
Vitamin C
Question No. 48
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Nuts and seeds are good sources of:
A.
Proteins, fats, and micronutrients
B.
Only vitamins
C.
Only carbohydrates
D.
Only water
Question No. 49
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Which vitamin is known as
Calciferol
?
A.
Vitamin K
B.
Vitamin C
C.
Vitamin A
D.
Vitamin D
Question No. 50
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The advantage of micronutrients is:
A.
Storing excess calories
B.
Providing large amounts of energy
C.
Body growth and disease prevention
D.
Increasing body weight
Question No. 51
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Which food contains
all three macronutrients
?
A.
Sugar (only carbohydrates)
B.
Vegetable oil (only fats)
C.
White rice (only carbohydrates)
D.
Eggs (contain proteins, fats, and some carbohydrates)
Question No. 52
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What is
Marasmus
caused by?
A.
Calcium deficiency
B.
Severe deficiency of both proteins and calories
C.
Iron deficiency
D.
Vitamin A deficiency
Question No. 53
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Which organ helps in the digestion and absorption of nutrients?
A.
Heart
B.
Kidneys
C.
Intestine
D.
Lungs
Question No. 54
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Fruits are particularly good sources of:
A.
Only water
B.
Carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals
C.
Only fats
D.
Only proteins
Question No. 55
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Which vitamin deficiency can cause
muscle and nerve paralysis
?
A.
Vitamin B12
B.
Vitamin K
C.
Vitamin C
D.
Vitamin A
Question No. 56
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The primary purpose of a
balanced diet
is to:
A.
Only provide energy
B.
Provide adequate amounts of all nutrients for optimal functioning
C.
Only build muscles
D.
Only prevent hunger
Question No. 57
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Which food source provides
complete proteins
with all essential amino acids?
A.
Only fruits
B.
Only vegetables
C.
Only grains
D.
Animal sources (meat, fish, eggs, dairy)
Question No. 58
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Root vegetables like potatoes are rich in:
A.
Carbohydrates
B.
Complete vitamins
C.
Fats
D.
Proteins
Question No. 59
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What happens to
excess carbohydrates
in the body?
A.
Stored as glycogen only
B.
Converted to proteins
C.
Converted to fat and stored
D.
Immediately excreted
Question No. 60
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Which statement about vitamins is
TRUE
?
A.
They provide energy directly
B.
They are only needed during childhood
C.
They are all synthesized by the body
D.
They participate in various body metabolism processes
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