Nutrition And Dietetics — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 40
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What kind of feeding is done when digestive system is affected?
Correct Answer: Option C — Gastronomy feeding
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Gastronomy feeding is the correct answer to “What kind of feeding is done when digestive system is affected”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Nutrition And Dietetics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Nutrition And Dietetics
Question 2 of 40
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Iodine deficiency disorders include the following 1. Goitre 2. Still birth 3. Osteoporosis 4. Mental retardation Select the correct answer
Correct Answer: Option B — 1, 2 and 4
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1, 2 and 4 is the correct answer to “Iodine deficiency disorders include the following 1. Goitre 2. Still birth 3. Osteoporosis 4. Mental retardation Select the correct answer”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Nutrition And Dietetics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Nutrition And Dietetics
Question 3 of 40
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Match the following. List-I List-II a. Well balanced diet 1. Are in general and are more expensive than deficient ones b. If funds do not permit 2. Give butter and skimmed milk reconstitute from skimmed milk power to children. It is cheaper c. Milled rice eaters 3. Need protective foods like pulses, milk, green vegetables, fruits, etc d. Growth of the fotus, placenta and maternal tissues 4. Save a high metabolic activity
Correct Answer: Option A — a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4 is the correct answer to “Match the following. List-I List-II a. Well balanced diet 1. Are in general and are more expensive than deficient ones b. If funds do not permit 2. Give butter and skimmed milk reconstitute from skimmed milk power to children. It is cheaper c. Milled rice eaters 3. Need protective foods like pulses, milk, green vegetables, fruits, etc d. Growth of the fotus, placenta and maternal tissues 4. Save a high metabolic activity”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Nutrition And Dietetics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Nutrition And Dietetics
Question 4 of 40
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What do/does increase(s) during pregnancy?
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A and B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A and B is the correct answer to “What do/does increase(s) during pregnancy”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Nutrition And Dietetics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Nutrition And Dietetics
Question 5 of 40
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Balwadi Nutrition Programme is basically implemented by whom?
Correct Answer: Option A — NGO
Detailed Academic Explanation:
NGO is the correct answer to “Balwadi Nutrition Programme is basically implemented by whom”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Nutrition And Dietetics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Nutrition And Dietetics
Question 6 of 40
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Which is the common barrier to dietary changes?
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A and B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A and B is the correct answer to “Which is the common barrier to dietary changes”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Nutrition And Dietetics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Nutrition And Dietetics
Question 7 of 40
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What are the services provided under ICDS?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of above is the correct answer to “What are the services provided under ICDS”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Nutrition And Dietetics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Nutrition And Dietetics
Question 8 of 40
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Consider the following statements. 1. A pregnant woman requires more calories than a general adult woman. 2. A pregnant woman requires lesser amount of calcium than a general adult woman. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer: Option A — Only 1
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Only 1 is the correct answer to “Consider the following statements. 1. A pregnant woman requires more calories than a general adult woman. 2. A pregnant woman requires lesser amount of calcium than a general adult woman. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Nutrition And Dietetics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Nutrition And Dietetics
Question 9 of 40
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Match the following. List-I List-II a. Community nutrition 1. Water is the most important nutrient b. Sports nutrition 2. Prevention of malnutrition c. Nutrition in emergencies 3. Develops healthy eating habit
Correct Answer: Option C — a-3, b-1, c-2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-3, b-1, c-2 is the correct answer to “Match the following. List-I List-II a. Community nutrition 1. Water is the most important nutrient b. Sports nutrition 2. Prevention of malnutrition c. Nutrition in emergencies 3. Develops healthy eating habit”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Nutrition And Dietetics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Nutrition And Dietetics
Question 10 of 40
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Arrange the following in the sequence. 1. Distribute total amount of calorie required, decided between meals. 2. Check day's diet inclusion of specific food groups in the amount decided. 3. Identify the individual and hislher specific requirements. 4. Decide number of meals to be consumed.
Correct Answer: Option A — 3, 4, 1, 2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
3, 4, 1, 2 is the correct answer to “Arrange the following in the sequence. 1. Distribute total amount of calorie required, decided between meals. 2. Check day's diet inclusion of specific food groups in the amount decided. 3. Identify the individual and hislher specific requirements. 4. Decide number of meals to be consumed.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Nutrition And Dietetics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Nutrition And Dietetics
Question 11 of 40
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There is accumulation excess adipose tissue in case of
Correct Answer: Option A — obesity
Detailed Academic Explanation:
obesity is the correct answer to “There is accumulation excess adipose tissue in case of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Nutrition And Dietetics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Nutrition And Dietetics
Question 12 of 40
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Match the following. List-I List-II a. Milk 1. Vitamin A lost during cooking b. Butter, ghee 2. 50 IU of Vitamin D perounce c. Government regulation 3. Provide fatty acids indeic, linolenic, rachidonic acid d. Manufactures in Vanaspati 4. Vanaspati should contain 700 IU added vitamin A perounce e. Vegetable oil 5. Best source of animal protein for growing children
Correct Answer: Option A — a-5, b-1, c-4, d-2, e-3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-5, b-1, c-4, d-2, e-3 is the correct answer to “Match the following. List-I List-II a. Milk 1. Vitamin A lost during cooking b. Butter, ghee 2. 50 IU of Vitamin D perounce c. Government regulation 3. Provide fatty acids indeic, linolenic, rachidonic acid d. Manufactures in Vanaspati 4. Vanaspati should contain 700 IU added vitamin A perounce e. Vegetable oil 5. Best source of animal protein for growing children”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Nutrition And Dietetics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Nutrition And Dietetics
Question 13 of 40
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Where do changes occur in male reproductive system during old age?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of these is the correct answer to “Where do changes occur in male reproductive system during old age”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Nutrition And Dietetics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Nutrition And Dietetics
Question 14 of 40
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Niacin deficiency causes
Correct Answer: Option A — pellagra
Detailed Academic Explanation:
pellagra is the correct answer to “Niacin deficiency causes”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Nutrition And Dietetics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Nutrition And Dietetics
Question 15 of 40
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Match the following. List-I List-II a. Green and yellow vegetables 1. Calcium, phosphorus, proteins and vitamins b. Milk and milk products 2. Ascorbic acid c. Bread, flour and cereals 3. Carotenoids, ascorbic acid and iron d. Oranges, grapefruit, tomatoes and raw cabbage 4. Thiamine, niacin, riboflavin, iron, carbohydrates and fibre
Correct Answer: Option D — a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2 is the correct answer to “Match the following. List-I List-II a. Green and yellow vegetables 1. Calcium, phosphorus, proteins and vitamins b. Milk and milk products 2. Ascorbic acid c. Bread, flour and cereals 3. Carotenoids, ascorbic acid and iron d. Oranges, grapefruit, tomatoes and raw cabbage 4. Thiamine, niacin, riboflavin, iron, carbohydrates and fibre”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Nutrition And Dietetics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Nutrition And Dietetics
Question 16 of 40
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Whom do we serve low protein diet?
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A and B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A and B is the correct answer to “Whom do we serve low protein diet”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Nutrition And Dietetics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Nutrition And Dietetics
Question 17 of 40
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Which of the following is a source of invisible fats?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of these is the correct answer to “Which of the following is a source of invisible fats”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Nutrition And Dietetics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Nutrition And Dietetics
Question 18 of 40
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Consider the following statements. 1. Enzymes act as catalyst in digestion process. 2. Body secretes different chemicals to digest food. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer: Option C — Both 1 and 2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both 1 and 2 is the correct answer to “Consider the following statements. 1. Enzymes act as catalyst in digestion process. 2. Body secretes different chemicals to digest food. Which of the statements given above is/are correct”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Nutrition And Dietetics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Nutrition And Dietetics
Question 19 of 40
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How can vegetables be fed to children other than cooking?
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A and B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A and B is the correct answer to “How can vegetables be fed to children other than cooking”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Nutrition And Dietetics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Nutrition And Dietetics
Question 20 of 40
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Assertion (A) Complex carbohydrates are recommended in diabetic diets. Reason (R) The complex carbohydrates have a low Glycemic Index.
Correct Answer: Option A — Both A and R are true
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A and R are true is the correct answer to “Assertion (A) Complex carbohydrates are recommended in diabetic diets. Reason (R) The complex carbohydrates have a low Glycemic Index.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Nutrition And Dietetics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Nutrition And Dietetics
Question 21 of 40
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What is/are the main goal of CARE?
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A and B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A and B is the correct answer to “What is/are the main goal of CARE”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Nutrition And Dietetics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Nutrition And Dietetics
Question 22 of 40
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For a healthy heart, the following group of food should be List-I List-II a. Fried vegetable chips, banana chips and potato cutlets 1. Preferred b. White bread, maida, biscuit, coffee, cola soft drinks 2. Taken in moderate quantity c. Wheat, rice, sprouted dal, butter milk and fresh fruits 3. Avoided
Correct Answer: Option B — a-3, b-2, c-1
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-3, b-2, c-1 is the correct answer to “For a healthy heart, the following group of food should be List-I List-II a. Fried vegetable chips, banana chips and potato cutlets 1. Preferred b. White bread, maida, biscuit, coffee, cola soft drinks 2. Taken in moderate quantity c. Wheat, rice, sprouted dal, butter milk and fresh fruits 3. Avoided”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Nutrition And Dietetics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Nutrition And Dietetics
Question 23 of 40
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Following are the symptoms of ascorbic acid deficiency. 1. Gingivitis 2. Delayed wound healing 3. Angular stomatitis 4. Petechial haemorrhage 5. Tachycardia
Correct Answer: Option D — 1, 2 and 4
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1, 2 and 4 is the correct answer to “Following are the symptoms of ascorbic acid deficiency. 1. Gingivitis 2. Delayed wound healing 3. Angular stomatitis 4. Petechial haemorrhage 5. Tachycardia”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Nutrition And Dietetics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Nutrition And Dietetics
Question 24 of 40
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What is the ideal body weight of children of 4-6 years of age?
Correct Answer: Option A — 18 kg
Detailed Academic Explanation:
18 kg is the correct answer to “What is the ideal body weight of children of 4-6 years of age”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Nutrition And Dietetics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Nutrition And Dietetics
Question 25 of 40
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How much energy is required by heavy worker pregnant mother?
Correct Answer: Option C — 3225
Detailed Academic Explanation:
3225 is the correct answer to “How much energy is required by heavy worker pregnant mother”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Nutrition And Dietetics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Nutrition And Dietetics
Question 26 of 40
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UNICEF has employed . . . . . . . . to check on nutrition status in India.
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A and B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A and B is the correct answer to “UNICEF has employed . . . . . . . . to check on nutrition status in India.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Nutrition And Dietetics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Nutrition And Dietetics
Question 27 of 40
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The nutritional status of the family members depends on 1. the time and energy at the disposal of the housewife. 2. the knowledge of the house wife on nutrition. 3. the efficiency of the housewife to work and serve food.
Correct Answer: Option A — 1, 2 and 3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1, 2 and 3 is the correct answer to “The nutritional status of the family members depends on 1. the time and energy at the disposal of the housewife. 2. the knowledge of the house wife on nutrition. 3. the efficiency of the housewife to work and serve food.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Nutrition And Dietetics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Nutrition And Dietetics
Question 28 of 40
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Where was first food pyramid published?
Correct Answer: Option C — Sweden
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sweden is the correct answer to “Where was first food pyramid published”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Nutrition And Dietetics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Nutrition And Dietetics
Question 29 of 40
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What does 'TBA' stands for?
Correct Answer: Option A — Trained Birth Attendant
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Trained Birth Attendant is the correct answer to “What does 'TBA' stands for”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Nutrition And Dietetics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Nutrition And Dietetics
Question 30 of 40
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What is the daily requirement of iron in case of females?
Correct Answer: Option A — 2-3 gm
Detailed Academic Explanation:
2-3 gm is the correct answer to “What is the daily requirement of iron in case of females”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Nutrition And Dietetics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Nutrition And Dietetics
Question 31 of 40
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Example(s) of energy yielding food is/are
Correct Answer: Option D — Both B and C
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both B and C is the correct answer to “Example(s) of energy yielding food is/are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Nutrition And Dietetics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Nutrition And Dietetics
Question 32 of 40
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What does CHO consist of in case of surgery patient?
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A and B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A and B is the correct answer to “What does CHO consist of in case of surgery patient”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Nutrition And Dietetics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Nutrition And Dietetics
Question 33 of 40
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What is/are the level(s) of health care?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of these is the correct answer to “What is/are the level(s) of health care”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Nutrition And Dietetics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Nutrition And Dietetics
Question 34 of 40
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Assertion (A) Persons with BMI between 18-25 kg/m 2 are classified as obese. Reason (R) Reduced physical activity and high intake of junk foods lead to obesity.
Correct Answer: Option C — A is false and R is true
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A is false and R is true is the correct answer to “Assertion (A) Persons with BMI between 18-25 kg/m 2 are classified as obese. Reason (R) Reduced physical activity and high intake of junk foods lead to obesity.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Nutrition And Dietetics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Nutrition And Dietetics
Question 35 of 40
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Which diet is given to patient with coronary heart disease?
Correct Answer: Option A — Low cholestrol diet
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Low cholestrol diet is the correct answer to “Which diet is given to patient with coronary heart disease”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Nutrition And Dietetics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Nutrition And Dietetics
Question 36 of 40
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Match the following. List-I (Components) List-II (Requirements) a. Maganese 1. 50-20 μg/day b. Copper 2. 400 g/day c. Anti-oxidants 3. 2-5 mg/day d. Chromium 4. 2 mg/day
Correct Answer: Option B — a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1 is the correct answer to “Match the following. List-I (Components) List-II (Requirements) a. Maganese 1. 50-20 μg/day b. Copper 2. 400 g/day c. Anti-oxidants 3. 2-5 mg/day d. Chromium 4. 2 mg/day”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Nutrition And Dietetics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Nutrition And Dietetics
Question 37 of 40
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Which method is used for dietary assessment?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of these is the correct answer to “Which method is used for dietary assessment”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Nutrition And Dietetics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Nutrition And Dietetics
Question 38 of 40
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What is/are the cause(s) of fever?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “What is/are the cause(s) of fever”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Nutrition And Dietetics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Nutrition And Dietetics
Question 39 of 40
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Fats are made up of units of
Correct Answer: Option B — fatty acid
Detailed Academic Explanation:
fatty acid is the correct answer to “Fats are made up of units of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Nutrition And Dietetics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Nutrition And Dietetics
Question 40 of 40
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Whom do community nutrient targets?
Correct Answer: Option A — All age groups
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All age groups is the correct answer to “Whom do community nutrient targets”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Nutrition And Dietetics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Nutrition And Dietetics
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In competitive commission exams (FPSC, PPSC, KPPSC, SPSC, CSS, PMS), questions are frequently phrased with distractor options designed to catch rote learners. Whenever you answer an MCQ, read the Detailed Academic Explanation and Conceptual Anchor to understand why the remaining options are incorrect.