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A nutrient that is known as energy reservoir of the body acts as an insulator and keep the body warm is ____________.

  1. protein

  2. carbohydrate

  3. fat

  4. vitamin

  5. mineral

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The fat is known as energy reservoir of the body and acts as insulator and keeps the body warm.

Which of the following statements is incorrect about carbohydrates?

  1. Carbohydrates are the energy giving nutrients.

  2. They consist of carbon, nitrogen and oxygen.

  3. They are the biggest portion of our regular diet.

  4. Rice is a good source of carbohydrates.

  5. Starch is a kind of carbohydrates.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The carbohydrates consist of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.

Which of the following minerals is known as beauty mineral?

  1. Zinc

  2. Silicon

  3. Calcium

  4. Iron

  5. Iodine

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Silicon is known as beauty material because it helps in proper growth of nails and hair. It makes the eyes bright and protects the skin from becoming flabby.

Proteins are made up of _____.

  1. acetic acid

  2. amino acid

  3. mallic acid

  4. fatty acid

  5. formic acid

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Proteins are made up of amino acid.

Which of the following pairs of diseases are caused due to deficiency of proteins?

  1. Rickets and marasmus

  2. Goitre and kwashiorkor

  3. Marasmus and kwashiorkor

  4. Goitre and marasmus

  5. Goitre and anaemia

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Both marasmus and kwashiorkor are caused due to deficiency of proteins.

Why are animal proteins called first class proteins?

  1. They release energy in absence of energy in the body.

  2. They repair the damaged tissues in the body.

  3. They contain all the amino acids.

  4. They protect the body from diseases.

  5. They cushion the internal organs.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Animal proteins are called first class proteins because they contain all the amino acids.

Which of the following is not correct about proteins?

  1. It is known to form tissues in the body.

  2. Nitrogen is its main constituent.

  3. It can be directly stored in the body.

  4. It can release energy when the body is in its need.

  5. It gets converted into urea and excretes out of the body with urine.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The protein is not stored in the body. Hence, this statement is incorrect.

If swollen neck is related to iodine, what is related to iron?

  1. Fatigue

  2. Decay of teeth

  3. Reoccurrence of common cold

  4. Mental disability in children

  5. Complete blindness

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

As deficiency of iodine causes swollen neck, similarly deficiency of iron leads to fatigue.

MatMatch the following: Column A Column B (a) Sugar i. Fat (b) Soybean ii. Mineral (c) Watermelon iii. Protein (d) Mustard oil iv. Carbohydrate

  1. (a) - iii, (b) - iv, (c) - ii, (d) - i

  2. (a) - iv, (b) - ii, (c) - iii, (d) - i

  3. (a) - iv, (b) - iii, (c) - ii, (d) - i

  4. (a) - i, (b) - ii, (c) - iii, (d) - iv

  5. (a) - i, (b) - iii, (c) - ii, (d) - iv

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sugar is eaten for carbohydrates, soybean is a good source of proteins, watermelon provides us minerals while mustard oil is used for fats.   

Choose odd one out on the basis of solubility.

  1. Vitamin K

  2. Vitamin A

  3. Vitamin B

  4. Vitamin D

  5. Vitamin E

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Vitamin B is a water soluble vitamin. Hence, it is odd one among the options.

Most of our body weight is composed of ___________.

  1. fat

  2. carbohydrate

  3. protein

  4. water

  5. roughage

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Water makes up about 70% of the body weight.

Directions: In the following question, there is a relationship between the two terms to the left of : : and the same relationship holds between the two terms to its right. One term is missing. One of the four given options contains the missing term. Identify the correct option.

Weak bones : Vitamin D : : __________ : Vitamin C

  1. Night blindness

  2. Scurvy

  3. Beri-beri

  4. Anaemia

  5. Muscular cramps

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Scurvy is caused due to deficiency of vitamin C.

A balanced diet does not vary according to __________.

  1. occupation

  2. age

  3. height

  4. weight

  5. complexion

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Complexion of a person does not play a role in deciding a balanced diet for a person.       

Which of the following statements is correct about roughage?

  1. It is easily digestible in the intestine.

  2. It is a kind of protein.

  3. After digestion, it releases energy for the body.

  4. It contains all the nutrients needed to keep body healthy.

  5. Its intake is suggested to reduce obesity.

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Intake of roughage in a diet is suggested to reduce obesity. 

What happens to the excess carbohydrates in the body?

  1. They break down into urea and excrete out of the body with urine.

  2. They dissolve into water and excrete out of the body with urine.

  3. They get dissolved in the blood of the body.

  4. They get converted into fat and stored in the form of fats and lipids below the skin.

  5. The take the form of vitamin C after digestion in stomach.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The excess carbohydrates in the body get converted and stored in the form of fats and lipids below the skin.
 

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