Human Nutrition MCQs with Answers

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the human body?

• A.Primary source of energy
• B.Building and repairing tissues
• C.Regulating body temperature
• D.Transmitting nerve impulses

During high temperatures in summers it is recommended to drink plenty of water to avoid ?

• A.Dehydration
• B.Hydration
• C.Overhydration
• D.Hypothermia

Which of the following biological molecules releases the highest energy from its one gram?

• A.Carbohydrates
• B.Lipids
• C.Proteins
• D.Nucleic Acids

Past Paper MCQ

Which of the following foods has the highest protein content per serving?

• A.Chicken breast
• B.Egg
• C.Milk
• D.Lentils

How many calories are in one 12 oz. serving of standard cola like Coke or Pepsi?

• A.210
• B.90
• C.180
• D.130

What is the primary role of proteins in the human body?

• A.Providing quick energy
• B.Growth and repair
• C.Regulating body temperature
• D.Transmitting nerve impulses

Carbohydrates which are digested quickly are called?

• A.Starch
• B.Cellulose
• C.Glycogen
• D.Chitin

One gram of carbohydrate yields energy ?

• A.5 kcal
• B.9 kcal
• C.7 kcal
• D.4 kcal

Glucose is ?

• A.Protein
• B.Carbohydrate
• C.Fat
• D.Vitamin

A food sample contains long chains of amino acids bonded together. This indicates the presence of ?

• A.Carbohydrates
• B.Proteins
• C.Lipids
• D.Nucleic Acids