Human Nutrition MCQs with Answers

The energy value of food is measured in?

• A.Joules
• B.Calories
• C.Watts
• D.Newtons

Lean fat content in fish is _?

• A.1%
• B.5%
• C.10%
• D.15%

Past Paper MCQ

Which of the following has the maximum calorific value?

• A.Carbohydrates
• B.Proteins
• C.Fats
• D.Vitamins

The over-cooking of food should be avoided because it _?

• A.Enhances the color of food
• B.Increases the taste of food
• C.Makes food easier to digest
• D.Reduces the nutritive value of food

Which of the following has the highest protein content per gram?

• A.Egg
• B.Soya bean
• C.Chicken breast
• D.Cow's milk

A healthy child 7-14 years of age requires approximately _ gram of protein per kilogram of body weight.

• A.0.5
• B.2
• C.1
• D.3

Cholesterol is present in all of the following except:

• A.Egg Yolk
• B.Butter
• C.Egg White
• D.Red Meat

Approximately how many calories are stored in each pound of body fat?

• A.2500
• B.3500
• C.4500
• D.5500

Fish meat contains % of protein.

• A.Up to 20%
• B.Up to 40%
• C.Up to 60%
• D.Up to 80%

Which of the following food has high protein content?

• A.Apple
• B.Rice
• C.Peanut
• D.Potato