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Past Paper MCQ
Which nutrient should be given to an athlete for instant energy?
Correct Answer: C. Carbohydrates
One-liner
Carbohydrates are the nutrient that provides instant energy to athletes.
2.
Past Paper MCQ
The muscles, tissues, and blood all are made up of ?
Correct Answer: B. Proteins
One-liner
Muscles, tissues, and blood are all made up of proteins, which are the fundamental building blocks of the body.
3.
The most abundant lipids in living things are ?
Correct Answer: C. Acylglycerols
One-liner
The most abundant lipids in living things are acylglycerols (also known as glycerides), which serve as the primary storage form of fats and oils.
4.
Which of the following foods is rich in fats and oils?
Correct Answer: B. Butter
One-liner
Butter is a dairy product rich in fats and oils, making it a high-energy food.
5.
Which sugar is considered the sweetest among natural sugars?
Correct Answer: B. Fructose
One-liner
Fructose is the sweetest among all natural sugars.
6.
An expert is interested to find the prevalence of protein energy malnutrition among children in an urban slum. The most practical indicator in this survey would be?
Correct Answer: C. Weight for height
One-liner
The most practical indicator for assessing protein energy malnutrition in a field survey is Weight for height, as it reflects current nutritional status without requiring knowledge of the child's age.
7.
How many calories does a male athlete typically consume per day?
Correct Answer: B. 7000
One-liner
A male athlete typically consumes around 7000 calories per day to meet the high energy demands of intense physical training.
8.
Sea food is an excellent source of protein because it's usually low in ?
Correct Answer: A. Fats
One-liner
Sea food is an excellent source of protein because it is usually low in fats.
9.
All of these are disaccharides except for?
Correct Answer: D. Fructose
One-liner
Fructose is a monosaccharide, not a disaccharide.
10.
The sweetest sugar is ?
Correct Answer: B. Fructose
One-liner
The sweetest sugar is fructose, which is naturally found in fruits and honey.

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