Nutrition MCQs
| Nutrition is a vital topic in competitive exams. Nutrition MCQ improves your knowledge and understanding of how the body functions. This article is a collection of Nutrition MCQs designed to help you effectively prepare for your Competitive Exam. Whether you’re studying for SSC, RRB, UPSC, PSC, TET, or other government exams, these questions will enhance your understanding and boost your exam performance. |
1. Which of the following electrolytes are present in body fluids?
(A) Mg, K, Ca, Ph and Pb
(B) Na, Fe, Cd, Mn and Cl
(C) I, Ca, Mg, P, Cl and Ni
(D) Ca, Mg, Cl, K and Na
Answer:- (D) Ca, Mg, Cl, K and Na
2. What are the National Institutes working towards food and nutrition?
(A) WHO, CARE, NIPCD
(B) WHO, FAO, CARE
(c) NIN, wHo, CFTRI
(D) NIN, NIPCD, CFTRI
Answer:- (D) NIN, NIPCD, CFTRI
The full form of NIN, NIPCD, CFTRI are___
National Institute of Nutrition (NIN)
National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development (NIPCD)
Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI)
3. Which of the following digestive juice is almost neutral?
(A) gastric juice
(B) bile juice
(C) pancreatic juice
(D) Saliva
Answer:- (D) Saliva
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4. Which of the following minerals enhances the action of insulin?
(A) Chromium
(B) Potassium
(C) Heme iron
(D) Calcium
Answer:- (A) Chromium
5. What refers to the average number of years lived by people in a given society?
(A) longevity
(B) life expectancy
(C) chronological age
(D) life span
Answer:- (B) life expectancy
6. Which food is digested with the help of saliva?
(A) Protein
(B) Starch
(C) Fibre
(D) Fat
Answer:- (B) Starch
7. In which of the following condition a high-fibre diet is prescribed?
(A) diarrhea
(B) gout
(C) fever
(D) constipation
Answer:- (D) constipation
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8. Consider the following minerals.
1. Calcium
2. Iron
3. Sodium
Which of the minerals given above is/are required by the human body for the contraction of muscles?
(A) Only 1
(B) 2 and 3
(C) 1 and 3
(D) All of these
Answer:- (D) All of these
9. What is the function of iron in our body?
(A) Build bones
(B) Carry oxygen in the blood
(C) Provide energy
(D) Help in digestion
Answer:- (B) Carry oxygen in the blood
10. Besides proteins and carbohydrates, other elements of nutritional value found in milk include_____
(A) Amino acids and fiber
(B) calcium and potassium
(C) potassium and iron
(D) Antioxidants and nucleic acids
Answer:- (B) calcium and potassium
11. Yellow Revolution related to____
(A) oilseed production
(B) milk production
(C) coffee production
(D) fish production
Answer:- (A) oilseed production
12. In which year ICDS was launched?
(A) 2nd October 1985
(B) 2nd October, 1971
(C) 2nd October, 1975
(D) 6th October, 1975
Answer:- (C) 2nd October, 1975
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13. Under which ministry does the POSHAN scheme come?
(A) Ministry of Education
(B) Ministry of Women and Child Development
(C) Ministry of Social Welfare
(D) Ministry of Health
Answer:- (A) Ministry of Education
14. The weight range that conventionally characterizes a low birth weight (LBW) infant is____
(A) less than 1.8 kilograms
(B) less than 2.5 kilograms
(C) less than 3 kilograms
(D) less than 2’8 kilograms
Answer:- (B) less than 2.5 kilograms
15. Which enzymes are found in saliva?
(A) Iactase
(B) maltase
(c) sucrase
(D) amylase
Answer:- (D) amylase
16. The full form of SAM is___
(A) Severe Adult Malnutrition
(B) Several Adult Malnutrition
(C) Severe Acute Malnutrition
(D) None of the above
Answer:- (C) Severe Acute Malnutrition
17. Which of the following hormones is an appetite suppressant?
(A) Leptin
(B) Ghrelin
(C) Adiponectin
(D) Orexin
Answer:- (A) Leptin
18. Which among the following is the richest source of alpha-linolenic acid?
(A) Moth bean
(B) Oats
(C) Mung bean
(D) Flaxseed
Answer:- (D) Flaxseed
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19. Protein requirements of young and old people are_____
(A) Almost the same
(B) Higher in the young and lower in the old
(C) Higher in the old and lower in the young
(D) Very high in the young and low in the old
Answer:- (C) Higher in the old and lower in the young
20. Where does the beta-carotene gene in Golden Rice come from?
(A) Carrot
(B) Daffodil
(C) Beetroot
(D) Papaya
Answer:- (B) Daffodil
21. Which one is not micronutrient?
(A) Iron
(B) Zinc
(C) Sulphur
(D) Manganese
Answer:- (C) Sulphur
22. Hidden hunger refers to____
(A) deficiency of micronutrients
(B) deficiency of macronutrients
(c) deficiency of sodium and nitrogen
(D) deficiency of glucose
Answer:- (A) deficiency of micronutrients
23. Which of the following colouring additives is added to food?
(A) Vitamin E
(B) Sodium bicarbonate
(C) Pectin
(D) Annatto
Answer:- (D) Annatto
24. Hairs are thin, rough and easily pluckable due to the deficiency of_____
(A) zinc
(B) zinc and thiamine
(c) vitamin B complexes
(D) zinc and protein
Answer:- (D) zinc and protein
25. Which of the following nutrient deficiencies cause megaloblastic anemia?
(A) Folic acid
(B) B12
(C) Both (A) and (B)
(D) None of the above
Answer:- (C) Both (A) and (B)
26. Excess of potassium in the blood is known as____
(A) hypernatraemia
(B) hypercalcemia
(B) hyperkalemia
(D) hyperpotassimia
Answer:- (C) hyperkalemia
27. Which category of food consists of the most calories per unit?
(A) Vitamins
(B) Fats
(C) Carbohydrates
(D) Proteins
Answer:- (B) Fats
28. Which protein is present in human hair and nails?
(A) Oxytocin
(B) Keratin
(C) Vasopressin
(D) Trypsin
Answer:- (B) Keratin
29. Apples have a special value for heart patients because they are a rich source of____
(A) Sodium and potassium
(B) Phosphorus and magnesium
(C) Potassium and phosphorus
(D) Potassium only
Answer:- (D) Potassium only
30. How do antioxidants help a person maintain health and promote longevity?
(A) They stimulate enzymes needed for vitamin synthesis, thereby preventing vitamin deficiencies.
(B) They minimize the excessive oxidation of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, reducing unnecessary energy wastage.
(C) They neutralize free radicals generated during metabolism.
(D) They activate specific genes in cells, which helps delay aging.
Answer:- (C) They neutralize free radicals generated during metabolism.
31. Which one of the following statements is not correct regarding the amino acid, tyrosine?
(A) It can help increase energy levels
(B) It can help with emotional & environmental stress
(C) It can combat depression
(D) It can protect against free radicals responsible for aging
Answer:- (D) It can protect against free radicals responsible for aging
32. Which one of the following is not a function of fats in the body?
(A) Energy storage
(B) Component of cell and tissues
(C) Synthesis of vitamin D
(D) Promotion of intestinal bacteria growth
Answer:- (D) Promotion of intestinal bacteria growth
33. Carbohydrates also act as a reserve fuel supply in the form of____
(A) glycogen
(B) starch
(C) glucose
(D) sucralose
Answer:- (A) glycogen
34. Living organisms require at least 27 elements, of which 15 are metals. Among these, the elements required in major quantities include:
(A) Potassium, manganese, molybdenum and calcium
(B) Potassium, molybdenum, copper and calcium
(C) Potassium, sodium, magnesium and calcium
(D) Sodium, magnesium, copper and manganese
Answer:- (C) Potassium, sodium, magnesium and calcium
35. Which of the following is responsible for the sweetness in milk?
(A) Microse
(B) Lactose
(C) Sucrose
(D) Carotene
Answer:- (B) Lactose
36. What substance is responsible for bread making quality in wheat?
(A) Glutein
(B) Globulin
(C) Glycin
(D) Lycine
Answer:- (A) Glutein
37. Which element maintains the balance between acidity and alkalinity in our body?
(A) Phosphorus
(B) Sodium
(C) Potassium
(D) Calcium
Answer:- (A) Phosphorus
38. The higher protein content is found in _____
(A) Pigeon pea
(B) Soyabean
(C) Horse pea
(D) Wheat
Answer:- (B) Soyabean
39. Proteins of high biological value are____
(A) meat, fish, egg
(B) meat, cereal, fish
(Cl fish, egg, pulses
(D) milk, fish, grains
Answer:- (A) meat, fish, egg
40. Which bacteria cause milk to spoil?
(A) Aspergillus
(B) Staphylococcus
(C) Pseudomonas
(D) Lactobacillus
Answer:- (D) Lactobacillus
41. Which of the following diseases is caused by a deficiency of niacin?
(A) xerophthalmia
(B) pellagra
(C) beriberi
(D) osteomalacia
Answer:- (B) pellagra
42. Cow’s milk is slightly yellow in colour due to the presence of____
(A) Xanthophyll
(B) Riboflavin
(C) Vitamin B12
(D) Carotene
Answer:- (D) Carotene
43. White colour of milk is due to the presence of____
(A) Lactose
(B) Albumins
(C) Carotene
(D) Casein
Answer:- (D) Casein
44. Which of the following proteins is found in milk?
(A) Agglutinin
(B) Casein
(C) Myosin
(D) Haemoglobin
Answer:- (B) Casein
45. Which one of the following compounds is not stored in human body?
(A) Glycogen
(B) Amino acids
(C) Fat
(D) Tocopherol
Answer:- (B) Amino acids
46. Which one of the following food materials does not contain all essential amino acids?
(A) Rice
(B) Milk
(C) Egg
(D) Soyabean
Answer:- (A) Rice
47. Select the essential fatty acids.
(A) Oleic acid, linoleic acid, linolcnic acid
(B) Linoleic acrd, linolenic acid, arachidonic acid
(C) Linoleic acid, linolenic acid, oleic acid
(D) Oleic acid, linolenic acid, arachidonic acid
Answer:- (B) Linoleic acrd, linolenic acid, arachidonic acid
48. Milk protein is digested by which of the following enzyme?
(A) Pepsin
(B) Trypsin
(C) Renin
(D) Erepsin
Answer:- (C) Renin
49. Grains of basmati rice get elongated on being cooked because of a higher content of____
(A) Lysine
(B) Amylose
(C) Sugar
(D) Oil
Answer:- (B) Amylose
50. The slow growth of the human body is caused due to the deficiency of which of the following?
(A) Fats
(B) Vitamins
(C) Proteins
(D) None of these
Answer:- (C) Proteins
51. Which one of the following bio-transformation provides maximum energy to the human body?
(A) ADP → AMP
(B) ATP → ADP
(C) ADP → ATP
(D) AMP → ADP
Answer:- (B) ATP → ADP
52. Which of the following is not correctly matched?
(A) Chlorophyll – Magnesium
(B) Haemoglobin – Iron
(C) Table salt – Sodium
(D) Washing soda – Potassium
Answer:- (D) Washing soda – Potassium
53. Alpha-keratin is a protein, present in ____
(A) Blood
(B) Skin
(C) Lymph
(D) Eggs
Answer:- (B) Skin
54. Which one of the following statements regarding starch and cellulose is not correct?
(A) Both of them are of plant origin
(B) Both of them are polymers
(C) Both of them give colour with iodine
(D) Both of them are made up of glucose molecules
Answer:- (C) Both of them give colour with iodine
55. Fat present below the skin surface in our body, acts as a barrier against _____
(A) Loss of heat from the body
(B) Loss of essential body fluids
(C) Loss of salts from the body
(D) Entry of harmful micro-organisms from the environment
Answer:- (A) Loss of heat from the body
56. Which of the following gives maximum energy in metabolic processes?
(A) Carbohydrates
(B) Fats
(C) Proteins
(D) Minerals
Answer:- (B) Fats
57. Other names of dietary fibre are____
(A) bulk, roughage, residues
(B) bulk, polysaccharides, residues
(C) roughage, monosaccharides, bulk
(D) residues, bulk, disaccharides
Answer:- (A) bulk, roughage, residues
58. The substance which makes up about 80% of the living material in most organisms is____
(A) Protein
(B) Fats
(C) Carbohydrates
(D) Minerals
Answer:- (A) Protein
59. Vitamin B12 rich foods are
(A) cereals, pulses, meat
(B) meat, poultry, dairy products
(C) vegetables, meat, poultry
(D) fruits, vegetables, dairy products
Answer:- (B) meat, poultry, dairy products
60. Which is the main vitamin found in Papaya?
(A) Vitamin ‘A’
(B) Vitamin ‘C’
(C) Vitamin ‘B’
(D) Vitamin ‘K’
Answer:- (B) Vitamin ‘C’
61. Which one of the following is not a natural source of Vitamin A?
(A) Mango
(B) Papaya
(C) Carrot
(D) Milk
Answer:- (D) Milk
62. Among the following vegetables, the maximum Vitamin C is found in_____
(A) Chilli
(B) Pumpkin
(C) Pea
(D) Radish
Answer:- (A) Chilli
63. The best source of Vitamin C is____
(A) Apple
(B) Mango
(C) Gooseberry
(D) Milk
Answer:- (C) Gooseberry
64. The source of Vitamin ‘D’ is_____
(A) Lemon
(B) Sun rays
(C) Orange
(D) Cashewnut
Answer:- (B) Sun rays
65. Which of the following is the richest source of Vitamin A?
(A) Apple
(B) Papaya
(C) Guava
(D) Mango
Answer:- (D) Mango
66. Which one of the following is an important source of Vitamin E?
(A) Palm oil
(B) Coconut oil
(C) Wheat germ oil
(D) Mustard oil
Answer:- (C) Wheat germ oil
67. Which one of the following is the richest source of protein?
(A) Rice
(B) Groundnut
(C) Apple
(D) None of these
Answer:- (B) Groundnut
68. Hair is composed of protein called_____
(A) Globulin
(B) Mucin
(C) Keratin
(D) Casein
Answer:- (C) Keratin
69. Among the following which fruit is rich source of iron?
(A) Jambo
(B) Karonda
(C) Loquat
(D) Guava
Answer:- (B) Karonda
70. Spinach leaves contains the highest amount of ____
(A) Vitamin
(B) Iron
(C) Fat
(D) Carbohydrate
Answer:- (B) Iron
71. Iron content is found maximum in_____
(A) Beans
(B) Eggs
(C) Green vegetables
(D) Milk
Answer:- (C) Green vegetables
72. Which one of the following is a rich source of iron?
(A) Carrot
(B) Pea
(C) Rice
(D) Spinach
Answer:- (D) Spinach
73. Consumption of fish is considered to be healthy when compared to the flesh of other animals because fish contains _____
(A) Polyunsaturated fatty acids
(B) Saturated fatty acids
(C) Essential vitamins
(D) More carbohydrates and proteins
Answer:- (A) Polyunsaturated fatty acids
74. Which of the following elements are present in all proteins?
1. Carbon
2. Hydrogen
3. Oxygen
4. Nitrogen
Code
(A) 2 and 3
(B) 1, 2 and 4
(C) 1, 3 and 4
(D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer:- (D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
75. Which of the following are characteristics shown in a breastfed baby when compared to a bottlefed baby?
1. It is less obese.
2. It shows, greater capacity to resist diseases.
3. It gets more vitamins and protein.
4. Its growth in height is abnormal.
(A) 1, 2 and 3
(B) 1, 2 and 4
(C) 1, 3 and 4
(D) 2, 3 and 4
Answer:- (A) 1, 2 and 3
76. Which of the following would lead to malnutrition?
1. Overnutrition
2. Undernutrition
3. Imbalanced nutrition
Select the correct answer by using the codes given below.
Code
(A) 2 alone
(B) 2 and 3
(C) 1 and 3
(D) 1, 2 and 3
Answer:- (B) 2 and 3
77. Consider the following statements.
1. Fatty acids should be a part of human diet.
2. A normal diet should contain 75 gm of fat.
3. The cells of human body can not synthesize any fatty acids.
4. Deficiency diseases develop due to the absence of essential fatty acids.
Which of the above statements is/ are correct?
(A) 1, 2 and 3
(B) 1, 2 and 4
(C) Only 2 and 3
(D) Only 3 and 4
Answer:- (B) 1, 2 and 4