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Q1. Which of these is an energy-giving nutrient?
• Carbohydrates
• Proteins
• Vitamins
• Minerals
Answer: Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates, like those found in rice and bread, are the body’s main source of energy.
Q2. Which nutrient is essential for the growth and repair of our body tissues?
• Carbohydrates
• Fats
• Proteins
• Water
Answer: Proteins
Proteins are called body-building foods. They help us grow and repair damaged muscles and tissues.
Q3. Which nutrient helps to keep our skin healthy and our eyesight good?
• Vitamin A
• Calcium
• Iron
• Carbohydrates
Answer: Vitamin A
Vitamin A is a protective nutrient. Foods like carrots and leafy vegetables are rich in it.
Q4. What is the main function of fats in our diet?
• To build muscles
• To provide more energy than carbohydrates
• To fight infections
• To help in digestion
Answer: To provide more energy than carbohydrates
Fats provide a concentrated source of energy and also help keep our body warm.
Q5. Which of these is a good source of protein?
• Orange
• Butter
• Lentils (dal)
• Potato
Answer: Lentils (dal)
Lentils, beans, eggs, milk, and meat are all important sources of protein.
Q6. Which component of food is mainly known as roughage or dietary fibre?
• Cellulose
• Protein
• Starch
• Fat
Answer: Cellulose
Roughage is the fibrous matter in vegetables and grains that our body cannot digest, but it helps in bowel movement.
Q7. What is the main role of roughage in our body?
• To provide energy
• To build cells
• To help in easy digestion and prevent constipation
• To fight diseases
Answer: To help in easy digestion and prevent constipation
Roughage adds bulk to the food and helps it move smoothly through the digestive system.
Q8. Which nutrient is needed for making blood in our body?
• Calcium
• Iodine
• Iron
• Phosphorus
Answer: Iron
Iron is a mineral that is a vital part of haemoglobin, which carries oxygen in our red blood cells.
Q9. Which vitamin is made by our body when we are in sunlight?
• Vitamin A
• Vitamin B
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin D
Answer: Vitamin D
Our skin can make Vitamin D when exposed to sunlight. It helps our body use calcium for strong bones.
Q10. Which mineral is essential for making our bones and teeth strong?
• Iron
• Iodine
• Calcium
• Sodium
Answer: Calcium
Calcium is found in milk, cheese, and green leafy vegetables. It is crucial for strong bones and teeth.
Q11. A disease caused by the lack of Vitamin C is called?
• Rickets
• Scurvy
• Beri-Beri
• Goitre
Answer: Scurvy
Scurvy causes bleeding gums and weakness. It is prevented by eating citrus fruits like oranges and lemons.
Q12. Which deficiency disease causes weak and soft bones in children?
• Scurvy
• Rickets
• Anaemia
• Night Blindness
Answer: Rickets
Rickets is caused by a lack of Vitamin D and calcium, leading to soft and bent bones.
Q13. Poor vision in dim light or night blindness is caused by the deficiency of which vitamin?
• Vitamin A
• Vitamin B
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin D
Answer: Vitamin A
Vitamin A is essential for good eyesight. Its deficiency can lead to difficulty seeing in low light.
Q14. Swelling of the neck, known as goitre, is caused by a deficiency of which mineral?
• Iron
• Iodine
• Calcium
• Phosphorus
Answer: Iodine
Iodine is needed for the proper functioning of the thyroid gland. Its deficiency causes the neck to swell.
Q15. A disease called beri-beri, which causes weakness, is due to the lack of which vitamin?
• Vitamin A
• Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin D
Answer: Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
Beri-beri affects the nerves and heart. It is prevented by eating whole grains, peas, and nuts.
Q16. What is the condition called when a person has a deficiency of iron in the body?
• Goitre
• Scurvy
• Anaemia
• Rickets
Answer: Anaemia
Anaemia results in fewer red blood cells, causing tiredness and pale skin. Iron-rich foods like spinach help.
Q17. Bleeding gums and slow healing of wounds are symptoms of a deficiency of which nutrient?
• Vitamin K
• Vitamin C
• Protein
• Calcium
Answer: Vitamin C
Vitamin C is vital for healthy gums and healing. Citrus fruits are a great source.
Q18. What is a balanced diet?
• A diet that contains only fruits
• A diet that contains all nutrients in the right proportions
• A diet that is very expensive
• A diet with only energy-giving foods
Answer: A diet that contains all nutrients in the right proportions
A balanced diet includes the correct amounts of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, water, and roughage.
Q19. Which of these is NOT a characteristic of a balanced diet?
• It provides adequate energy.
• It includes a variety of food items.
• It contains excess fats and sugars.
• It includes protective foods like fruits.
Answer: It contains excess fats and sugars.
A balanced diet has the right amount of each nutrient. Too much fat or sugar is unhealthy.
Q20. Why is water an essential part of a balanced diet?
• It provides energy.
• It helps in digestion and removes waste.
• It builds muscles.
• It cures diseases.
Answer: It helps in digestion and removes waste.
Water helps dissolve nutrients, carries them in the blood, and helps flush out waste from the body.
Q21. Which of these food groups is primarily energy-giving?
• Fats and oils
• Milk and curd
• Meat and fish
• Leafy vegetables
Answer: Fats and oils
While carbohydrates are the main energy source, fats and oils provide a more concentrated form of energy.
Q22. An example of an energy-giving food is?
• Sugar
• Egg
• Spinach
• Orange
Answer: Sugar
Sugar is a simple carbohydrate that provides quick energy. Other sources are rice, wheat, and potatoes.
Q23. Which of these meals is the best example of a body-building food?
• A bowl of rice
• A plate of fruit salad
• A glass of milk
• A spoon of sugar
Answer: A glass of milk
Milk contains proteins like casein, which are essential for building and repairing body tissues.
Q24. Why are proteins called ‘body-building foods’?
• They give instant energy.
• They help fight infections.
• They are needed for growth and repair.
• They help in digestion.
Answer: They are needed for growth and repair.
Proteins are the building blocks of our body. They are used to make new cells and repair damaged ones.
Q25. Which nutrients are known as protective nutrients?
• Carbohydrates and Fats
• Proteins and Minerals
• Vitamins and Minerals
• Water and Roughage
Answer: Vitamins and Minerals
Vitamins and minerals protect us from diseases and help keep various body systems functioning properly.
Q26. Which vitamin protects us from diseases by helping our immune system?
• Vitamin A
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin D
• Vitamin K
Answer: Vitamin C
Vitamin C helps the body fight infections and heal wounds. It is found in amla, citrus fruits, and guava.
Q27. What is the process of washing rice and pulses with water before cooking called?
• Boiling
• Frying
• Steaming
• Washing and soaking
Answer: Washing and soaking
Washing and soaking helps remove dust and some harmful substances. It can also reduce cooking time.
Q28. Which cooking method helps to retain the most nutrients in vegetables?
• Deep frying
• Boiling for a long time
• Steaming
• Burning
Answer: Steaming
Steaming cooks food with the heat of vapour, so fewer water-soluble vitamins like Vitamin C are lost.
Q29. Why should we avoid overcooking vegetables?
• It makes them tastier.
• It saves fuel.
• It destroys some vitamins.
• It makes them look better.
Answer: It destroys some vitamins.
Overcooking, especially boiling for too long, can break down heat-sensitive vitamins like Vitamin C and B-complex.
Q30. What is sprouting?
• Frying seeds
• Soaking seeds until they germinate and small shoots appear
• Grinding seeds into flour
• Roasting seeds
Answer: Soaking seeds until they germinate and small shoots appear
Sprouting increases the vitamin content and makes seeds like moong and chana easier to digest.
Q31. Why is it advised to cook food in just enough water?
• To save water
• To make the food look good
• To prevent loss of nutrients into the cooking water
• To cook faster
Answer: To prevent loss of nutrients into the cooking water
Water-soluble vitamins can leach out into the cooking water. Using less water or using the water in soups helps retain nutrients.
Q32. Which of these is a healthy cooking practice?
• Reusing oil many times for frying
• Using excess salt
• Cooking in an iron kadhai (pan)
• Peeling vegetables deeply
Answer: Cooking in an iron kadhai (pan)
Cooking in iron utensils can add small amounts of iron to the food, which is a healthy mineral.
Q33. Which of these food items is a good source of both carbohydrates and roughage?
• Chicken
• Whole wheat bread
• Butter
• Cheese
Answer: Whole wheat bread
Whole wheat bread has carbohydrates for energy and the bran provides roughage for digestion.
Q34. A person feeling tired and weak may be lacking which nutrient in their diet?
• Fats
• Carbohydrates
• Water
• Proteins
Answer: Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are the primary fuel for the body. Not eating enough can lead to low energy and tiredness.
Q35. What percentage of our body weight is approximately made up of water?
• About 20%
• About 40%
• About 60%
• About 80%
Answer: About 60%
Water is a major part of our cells, blood, and tissues. We need to drink water regularly to stay hydrated.
Q36. Which of these is a function of water in our body?
• To store energy
• To regulate body temperature
• To build muscles
• To provide strength to bones
Answer: To regulate body temperature
Water helps regulate body temperature through sweating. It also transports nutrients and removes waste.
Q37. What are nutrients?
• Chemicals in soap
• Components of food that are necessary for the body
• Types of medicines
• Harmful substances in food
Answer: Components of food that are necessary for the body
Nutrients like carbohydrates, proteins, etc., are the useful parts of food that our body needs to function and stay healthy.
Q38. Which vitamin is important for the clotting of blood when we get a cut?
• Vitamin A
• Vitamin B
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin K
Answer: Vitamin K
Vitamin K helps in the clotting of blood, which stops bleeding from wounds. Green leafy vegetables are a good source.
Q39. Which of these is NOT a source of fat?
• Mustard oil
• Ghee
• Nuts
• Sugar
Answer: Sugar
Sugar is a carbohydrate. Fats come from oils, ghee, butter, nuts, and meat.
Q40. Which nutrient does NOT provide energy to the body?
• Carbohydrate
• Fat
• Protein
• Vitamin
Answer: Vitamin
Vitamins are protective nutrients. They help in various body functions but do not provide calories or energy themselves.
Q41. Dry, scaly skin and poor growth in children can be a sign of deficiency of?
• Proteins and Fats
• Carbohydrates
• Vitamin A
• Water
Answer: Proteins and Fats
A severe lack of proteins and fats in the diet can lead to stunted growth and skin problems.
Q42. Which vitamin deficiency is common in people who eat only polished rice?
• Vitamin A
• Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin D
Answer: Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
Polishing rice removes the outer layer which contains Vitamin B1. This can lead to beri-beri.
Q43. A child with bowed legs may be suffering from?
• Scurvy
• Rickets
• Anaemia
• Goitre
Answer: Rickets
Rickets, caused by lack of Vitamin D and calcium, leads to soft bones that bend under the body’s weight.
Q44. Which meal plan is the most balanced for lunch?
• Only potato chips and a soft drink
• Chapati, dal, a vegetable curry, and a bowl of curd
• Only a large chocolate pastry
• Only fruits
Answer: Chapati, dal, a vegetable curry, and a bowl of curd
This meal has carbohydrates (chapati), proteins (dal), vitamins & minerals (vegetable), and protective food (curd).
Q45. What does the term ‘culinary practices’ refer to?
• Methods of farming
• Methods and techniques of cooking food
• Methods of eating food
• Methods of storing food
Answer: Methods and techniques of cooking food
Culinary practices include all the steps involved in preparing food, like washing, cutting, and cooking.
Q46. Bananas are a good source of which mineral?
• Iron
• Calcium
• Potassium
• Iodine
Answer: Potassium
Potassium helps in muscle function and maintaining fluid balance. Bananas are a well-known source.
Q47. Which food item is a rich source of Vitamin A?
• Lemon
• Carrot
• Rice
• Egg white
Answer: Carrot
Carrots contain beta-carotene, which our body converts into Vitamin A, good for eyesight.
Q48. Citrus fruits like oranges are famous for containing which vitamin?
• Vitamin A
• Vitamin B
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin D
Answer: Vitamin C
Oranges, lemons, and amla are excellent sources of Vitamin C, which prevents scurvy.
Q49. For strong bones and teeth, we should eat foods rich in calcium and?
• Vitamin A
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin D
• Vitamin K
Answer: Vitamin D
Vitamin D helps our body absorb calcium from food. We get it from sunlight and foods like fish and eggs.
Q50. Sea fish and iodised salt are good sources of which mineral?
• Iron
• Calcium
• Iodine
• Phosphorus
Answer: Iodine
Iodine is essential for the thyroid gland. Using iodised salt is a simple way to prevent goitre.
Q51. Eating only chips and burgers can give us a balanced diet.
• True
• False
Answer: False
Chips and burgers are often high in fat and salt but lack many essential vitamins, minerals, and roughage needed for a balanced diet.
Q52. Drinking 8-10 glasses of water a day is good for health.
• True
• False
Answer: True
Water is crucial for all body functions. Drinking enough water keeps us hydrated and helps in digestion.
Q53. Proteins are only found in non-vegetarian food like meat.
• True
• False
Answer: False
Proteins are found in both vegetarian sources (like pulses, nuts, milk) and non-vegetarian sources (like meat, eggs, fish).
Q54. All fats are bad for our health.
• True
• False
Answer: False
Fats are essential in moderation. They provide energy and help absorb vitamins. However, too much fat, especially unhealthy fats, is bad.
Q55. Roughage has no nutritional value, so it is not needed.
• True
• False
Answer: False
Though roughage has no nutritional value in terms of energy, it is essential for proper digestion and preventing constipation.
Q56. Rohan feels very tired after playing. Which nutrient should he eat to get quick energy?
• A piece of chicken
• A glucose biscuit or a banana
• A glass of water
• A handful of nuts
Answer: A glucose biscuit or a banana
Glucose (a carbohydrate) provides instant energy. Bananas also contain natural sugars for quick energy.
Q57. Priya has bleeding gums. Which fruit should her doctor advise her to eat more?
• Apple
• Banana
• Orange
• Grapes
Answer: Orange
Oranges are rich in Vitamin C, which helps heal bleeding gums and prevents scurvy.
Q58. A cook is making sprouted salad. What has he done to the pulses?
• Fried them
• Soaked them until small white shoots came out
• Boiled them for hours
• Mixed them with spices
Answer: Soaked them until small white shoots came out
Sprouting increases the vitamin content and makes pulses easier to digest. The small white shoots are a sign of germination.
Q59. What is the main problem with eating only ‘junk food’?
• It is too tasty.
• It does not provide a balanced diet.
• It is always cheap.
• It is always hot.
Answer: It does not provide a balanced diet.
Junk food is often high in calories, fats, and sugars but low in essential vitamins, minerals, and fibre.
Q60. Why is it important to include fresh fruits and vegetables in our daily diet?
• They are cheap.
• They are protective foods.
• They are high in fat.
• They are energy-giving foods.
Answer: They are protective foods.
Fresh fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamins, minerals, and roughage that protect us from diseases and keep us healthy.