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Question (31)

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Food components that provide energy, support growth, repair and protect the body are called:

(A) Fibres
(B) Nutrients
(C) Tissues
(D) Enzymes

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Nutrients are useful components present in food.

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Question (32)

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Vitamins and minerals are also known as:

(A) Energy nutrients
(B) Protective nutrients
(C) Storage nutrients
(D) Growth nutrients

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Vitamins and minerals help protect the body from diseases.

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Question (33)

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Which nutrient may be lost when vegetables are cooked at high temperatures?

(A) Vitamin C
(B) Iron
(C) Calcium
(D) Fat

Correct Answer: A

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Vitamin C is easily destroyed by excessive heating.

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Question (34)

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Washing cut or peeled fruits and vegetables may result in loss of some:

(A) Vitamins
(B) Proteins
(C) Fats
(D) Starches

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Some vitamins may dissolve in water and be lost.

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Question (35)

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Dietary fibres are also known as:

(A) Sugars
(B) Roughage
(C) Starch
(D) Minerals

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Dietary fibre is commonly called roughage.

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Question (36)

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Roughage mainly helps in:

(A) Muscle growth
(B) Smooth passage of stools
(C) Bone formation
(D) Fat storage

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Roughage helps prevent constipation.

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Question (37)

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Which of the following is a good source of roughage?

(A) Green leafy vegetables
(B) Butter
(C) Ghee
(D) Fish

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Green leafy vegetables contain dietary fibre.

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Question (38)

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Which statement about water is correct?

(A) It is not part of our diet
(B) It helps absorb nutrients and remove waste
(C) It only adds taste to food
(D) It is required only in summer

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Water helps transport nutrients and remove wastes.

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Question (39)

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Which scientist analysed more than 500 Indian foods for their nutritional value?

(A) Jagadish Chandra Bose
(B) Homi Bhabha
(C) Coluthur Gopalan
(D) Vikram Sarabhai

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Dr. Coluthur Gopalan made significant contributions to nutrition science in India.

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Question (40)

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The PM POSHAN initiative aims mainly to:

(A) Increase crop exports
(B) Provide balanced food to school children
(C) Promote packaged foods
(D) Reduce water consumption

Correct Answer: B

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Question (31)

Food components that provide energy, support growth, repair and protect the body are called:

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Question (32)

Vitamins and minerals are also known as:

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Question (33)

Which nutrient may be lost when vegetables are cooked at high temperatures?

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Question (34)

Washing cut or peeled fruits and vegetables may result in loss of some:

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Question (35)

Dietary fibres are also known as:

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Question (36)

Roughage mainly helps in:

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Question (37)

Which of the following is a good source of roughage?

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Question (38)

Which statement about water is correct?

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Question (39)

Which scientist analysed more than 500 Indian foods for their nutritional value?

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Question (40)

The PM POSHAN initiative aims mainly to:

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