Human Nutrition MCQs with Answers

Where do the calories in tea or coffee come from?

• A.From the tea leaves or coffee beans themselves
• B.From milk and sugar added
• C.From the water used in preparation
• D.From the brewing process

All of the following are different steps of getting nutrition in animals, except?

• A.Ingestion
• B.Digestion
• C.Transportation
• D.Egestion

Calorie requirements vary according to all of the following except?

• A.Age
• B.Gender
• C.Intelligence
• D.Physical activity level

Carbohydrate is a rich source of _?

• A.Energy
• B.Protein
• C.Vitamins
• D.Minerals

What nutrient is primarily found in sugar?

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

Highest nutrition content in staple foods is in _?

• A.Rice
• B.Wheat
• C.Sorghum/Corn
• D.Barley

A diet deficient in one or more nutrients, or one that consistently provides less chemical energy than the body requirements, leads to ?

• A.Malnutrition
• B.Dehydration
• C.Obesity
• D.Indigestion

A diet which contains all the food groups in proper amount is called?

• A.Macro Diet
• B.Nutrient-rich Diet
• C.Balanced Diet
• D.Whole Food Diet

Milk, meat, eggs and pulses provide us?

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

Past Paper MCQ

Which of the following principles are included in a healthful diet?

• A.Exclusion, supplementation, and rotation
• B.Abundance, frequency, and restriction
• C.Quantity, speed, and timing
• D.Balance, variety, and moderation