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Nutrition - Test Set 3

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  1. Question 1

    Which protein is found in grains?
    1. Arginine
    2. Gluten
    3. Delta protein
    4. Gum protein
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  2. Question 2

    Which of the following items has a high fibre content?
    1. Eggs
    2. Milk
    3. Whole grain
    4. Fish
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  3. Question 3

    Which of the following are the amounts of nutrients in a keto diet?
    1. High protein and fat, carbohydrates in a low amount.
    2. High amount of fat, adequate protein and low carbohydrate
    3. High carbohydrate, proper amount of protein and low fat.
    4. Only taking high number of vitamins and minerals.
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  4. Question 4

    Gluten formation is observed in various foods like pasta, noodles, pizzas, and bread. Gluten occurs when two specific proteins are mixed with water. Name the two proteins responsible for gluten formation.
    1. Glutenin and Giladin
    2. Glutenin and Albumin
    3. Glutenin and Glycine
    4. Glutenin and Casein
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  5. Question 5

    Which of the following are edible polysaccharides?
    1. Cellulose, chitin and myosin
    2. Sucrose, glucose and cellulose
    3. Starch, alginates, pectins and chitosans
    4. Methyl cellulose, chitin and actin
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  6. Question 6

    When protein-rich gelatinous egg white is heated, it turns to solid white due to:
    1. Fermentation
    2. Protein Denaturation
    3. Gluten Formation
    4. Emulsification
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  7. Question 7

    What solution should be used to test for the presence of starch in food?
    1. Magnesium solution
    2. Ethylene glycol – water solution
    3. Talc solution
    4. Iodine solution
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  8. Question 8

    Soy milk is produced from:
    1. Cow
    2. Goat
    3. Buffalo
    4. Soyabeans
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  9. Question 9

    What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?
    1. To build muscle
    2. To enhance vision
    3. To provide energy
    4. To regulate metabolism
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  10. Question 10

    Food rich in carbohydrates (like potatoes) and those rich in fats (like butter) are also known as ______.
    1. Energy-Giving Food
    2. Main Course
    3. Unsafe Food
    4. Fast Food
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  11. Question 11

    What is the most important health benefit of Vitamin D?
    1. Strengthening of bones and muscles.
    2. Reducing the blood pressure.
    3. Elevation of heartbeat.
    4. Rapid growth after teenage years.
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  12. Question 12

    The food component present in sugar is:
    1. Fats
    2. Vitamins
    3. Carbohydrates
    4. Protein
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  13. Question 13

    Milk, seafood, nuts, and whole grains contain high amounts of which mineral that supports bone health and our body’s repair process?
    1. Fluoride
    2. Potassium
    3. Phosphorus
    4. Zinc
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  14. Question 14

    Which of the following vitamins prevents major birth defects of the brain and spine of a newborn baby?
    1. Vitamin E
    2. Vitamin A
    3. Vitamin C
    4. Follic acid
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  15. Question 15

    Carbohydrates are utilized by the human body in the form of:
    1. Glucose
    2. Nucleotides
    3. Fibre
    4. Amino acids
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  16. Question 16

    What is the monomer unit of glycogen
    1. Fructose
    2. Glucose
    3. Galactose
    4. Mannose
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  17. Question 17

    Which vitamin is synthesized in the presence of sunlight in our body?
    1. Vitamin B
    2. Vitamin C
    3. Vitamin D
    4. Vitamin A
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  18. Question 18

    Which essential amino acid is necessary for the production of our brain’s chemical messengers including melatonin, dopamine, noradrenaline, and thyroxine?
    1. Leucine
    2. Phenylalanine
    3. Tryptophan
    4. Valine
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  19. Question 19

    Vitamins and minerals are helpful for which of the following?
    1. Proper breathing
    2. Proper sweating
    3. Proper fat storage
    4. Carry out metabolic reactions in our body
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  20. Question 20

    As per the dietary guidelines recommended by doctors, the first for cholesterol intake in healthy adults and children above the years of age is ______ mg/day
    1. 400
    2. 600
    3. 500
    4. 300
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