Human Nutrition MCQs with Answers

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Fats are not carbohydrates; they belong to the class of biomolecules called lipids.

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Each gram of fat supplies the body with about 9 calories.

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Glucose is a quick source of energy because it is a simple sugar that can be directly absorbed into the bloodstream without requiring digestion.

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Proteins are the group of food that help our body grow and repair tissues and muscles.

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Malnutrition plays a pivotal role in causing death among children under 5 years of age, as it weakens immunity and increases vulnerability to infectious diseases.

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Eggs are considered to contain the highest quality food protein because they have a complete amino acid profile and are used as the reference standard for measuring protein quality.

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Chocolate is considered an unhealthy food because it typically contains high amounts of sugar and saturated fats.

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One gram of carbohydrates or protein contains 4 calories.

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Fats have the highest calorific value among all nutrients, providing about 9 kilocalories per gram.

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Starch is a carbohydrate — a polysaccharide made of glucose units and a primary energy source in the human diet.