Multiple Choice Questions:

1. Which one of the following pairs of nutrients includes both as simple sugars (monosaccharides)?

(a) Sucrose and glucose

(b) Glucose and maltose

(c) Fructose and glucose

(d) Maltose and lactose

2. Which one of the following is the correct matching of a nutrient mineral element and its one rich source?

(a) Calcium - Potato

(b) Sodium - Citrus fruits

(c) Iodine - Dairy milk

(d) Potassium - Banana

3. Marasmus is due to deficiency of:

(a) Vitamin C

(b) Carbohydrates

(c) Fat

(d) Food

4. Fat-soluble vitamins are

(a) A, D and E

(b) B, C and D

(c) B, D and E

(d) A, B and C

5. Which of the following is the best source of Vitamin A?

(a) Apple

(b) Honey

(c) Carrot

(d) Peanuts

6. Ascorbic acid is Vitamin:

(a) C

(b) D

(c) B

(d) A

Mention whether the following statements are true (T) or False (F).

 

A.

Cellulose in our food passes out undigested.  (T/F)

B.

Kwashiorkor is a severe vitamin deficiency disease. (T/F)

C.

Iron is required for the proper working of thyroid.(T/F)

D.

Foods protect us from disease and therefore antibiotics which protect us from disease are also foods.(T/F)

E.

Mineral salts contribute in regulating body processes.(T/F)

Name the mineral element that is needed for the following respectively:

(i) Strong teeth

(ii) Proper working of thyroid

(iii) Synthesis of haemoglobin

Give two examples of each of the following and their usefulness, if any, in our body.

(i) Monosaccharides

(ii) Disaccharides

(iii) Polysaccharides