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Nutrition And Dietetics — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations

Practice high-yield Home Economics & Nutrition MCQs on Nutrition And Dietetics — Part 2 with worked academic solutions for PPSC, FPSC, KPPSC, SPSC.

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40
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PPSC, FPSC, KPPSC...
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Exam-Level PPSC FPSC KPPSC SPSC
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Question 1 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

What kind of feeding is done when digestive system is affected?

Question 2 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

Iodine deficiency disorders include the following 1. Goitre 2. Still birth 3. Osteoporosis 4. Mental retardation Select the correct answer

Question 3 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

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

Question 4 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

What do/does increase(s) during pregnancy?

Question 5 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

Balwadi Nutrition Programme is basically implemented by whom?

Question 6 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

Which is the common barrier to dietary changes?

Question 7 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

What are the services provided under ICDS?

Question 8 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

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?

Question 9 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

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

Question 10 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

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.

Question 11 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

There is accumulation excess adipose tissue in case of

Question 12 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

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

Question 13 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

Where do changes occur in male reproductive system during old age?

Question 14 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

Niacin deficiency causes

Question 15 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

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

Question 16 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

Whom do we serve low protein diet?

Question 17 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

Which of the following is a source of invisible fats?

Question 18 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

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?

Question 19 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

How can vegetables be fed to children other than cooking?

Question 20 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

Assertion (A) Complex carbohydrates are recommended in diabetic diets. Reason (R) The complex carbohydrates have a low Glycemic Index.

Question 21 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

What is/are the main goal of CARE?

Question 22 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

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

Question 23 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

Following are the symptoms of ascorbic acid deficiency. 1. Gingivitis 2. Delayed wound healing 3. Angular stomatitis 4. Petechial haemorrhage 5. Tachycardia

Question 24 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

What is the ideal body weight of children of 4-6 years of age?

Question 25 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

How much energy is required by heavy worker pregnant mother?

Question 26 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

UNICEF has employed . . . . . . . . to check on nutrition status in India.

Question 27 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

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.

Question 28 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

Where was first food pyramid published?

Question 29 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

What does 'TBA' stands for?

Question 30 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

What is the daily requirement of iron in case of females?

Question 31 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

Example(s) of energy yielding food is/are

Question 32 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

What does CHO consist of in case of surgery patient?

Question 33 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

What is/are the level(s) of health care?

Question 34 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

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.

Question 35 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

Which diet is given to patient with coronary heart disease?

Question 36 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

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

Question 37 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

Which method is used for dietary assessment?

Question 38 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

What is/are the cause(s) of fever?

Question 39 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

Fats are made up of units of

Question 40 of 40
★ PPSC ★ FPSC

Whom do community nutrient targets?

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