Nutrition MCQ Quiz – Part 1
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This Nutrition MCQ Quiz helps aspirants revise important concepts related to types of nutrition, nutrients, and their functions in the human body, which are frequently asked in competitive exams. Regular practice of nutrition MCQs improves conceptual understanding and helps candidates answer biology questions quickly and accurately.
GK Series – Biology – Nutrition MCQ Quiz |
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| Subject | Biology |
| Chapter | Nutrition |
| Part | 1 |
| Questions | 25 |
Who Should Attempt This Nutrition MCQ Quiz?
This Nutrition MCQ Quiz helps aspirants revise important concepts related to types of nutrition, nutrients, and their functions in the human body, which are frequently asked in competitive exams. Regular practice of nutrition MCQs improves conceptual understanding and helps candidates answer biology questions quickly and accurately.
Topics Covered in This Nutrition MCQ Quiz
This quiz includes MCQs based on important topics such as carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, balanced diet, malnutrition, deficiency diseases, and types of nutrition, along with other fundamental concepts related to human nutrition and health.
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Question 1 of 25
1. Question
Nutrients required in large amounts are called
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➤ Macronutrients are required in large amounts for body functions.
➤ Examples: Carbohydrates, proteins, fats.Incorrect
➤ Macronutrients are required in large amounts for body functions.
➤ Examples: Carbohydrates, proteins, fats. -
Question 2 of 25
2. Question
Nutrients required in small amounts are called
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➤ Micronutrients are needed in small amounts.
➤ Includes vitamins and minerals.Incorrect
➤ Micronutrients are needed in small amounts.
➤ Includes vitamins and minerals. -
Question 3 of 25
3. Question
Carbohydrates mainly function as
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➤ Carbohydrates are the primary source of energy.
➤ They provide quick energy to the body.Incorrect
➤ Carbohydrates are the primary source of energy.
➤ They provide quick energy to the body. -
Question 4 of 25
4. Question
Energy released from 1 gram of carbohydrates is
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➤ 1 gram of carbohydrates releases 4 calories of energy.
➤ It is a quick energy source.Incorrect
➤ 1 gram of carbohydrates releases 4 calories of energy.
➤ It is a quick energy source. -
Question 5 of 25
5. Question
Energy released from 1 gram of fat is
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➤ 1 gram of fat releases 9 calories of energy.
➤ Fats provide maximum energy.Incorrect
➤ 1 gram of fat releases 9 calories of energy.
➤ Fats provide maximum energy. -
Question 6 of 25
6. Question
Which of the following is rich in starch?
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➤ Potato contains abundant starch (carbohydrate).
➤ It is a major energy source.Incorrect
➤ Potato contains abundant starch (carbohydrate).
➤ It is a major energy source. -
Question 7 of 25
7. Question
Fats are stored in the body in the form of
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➤ Fats are stored as triglycerides in adipose tissue.
➤ These act as energy reserves.Incorrect
➤ Fats are stored as triglycerides in adipose tissue.
➤ These act as energy reserves. -
Question 8 of 25
8. Question
Which type of fat increases bad cholesterol (LDL)?
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➤ Saturated fats increase LDL (bad cholesterol).
➤ Excess intake is harmful to health.Incorrect
➤ Saturated fats increase LDL (bad cholesterol).
➤ Excess intake is harmful to health. -
Question 9 of 25
9. Question
Which type of fat increases good cholesterol (HDL)?
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➤ Unsaturated fats increase HDL (good cholesterol).
➤ They are healthier fats.Incorrect
➤ Unsaturated fats increase HDL (good cholesterol).
➤ They are healthier fats. -
Question 10 of 25
10. Question
Trans fats are formed by
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➤ Trans fats are formed during hydrogenation of oils.
➤ They are most harmful fats.Incorrect
➤ Trans fats are formed during hydrogenation of oils.
➤ They are most harmful fats. -
Question 11 of 25
11. Question
Proteins are made up of
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➤ Proteins are made up of amino acids.
➤ They are the building blocks of the body.Incorrect
➤ Proteins are made up of amino acids.
➤ They are the building blocks of the body. -
Question 12 of 25
12. Question
Total number of amino acids in human body is
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➤ There are 20 amino acids in total.
➤ Out of these, 9 are essential.Incorrect
➤ There are 20 amino acids in total.
➤ Out of these, 9 are essential. -
Question 13 of 25
13. Question
Essential amino acids are those which
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➤ Essential amino acids cannot be synthesized by the body.
➤ They must be obtained from food.Incorrect
➤ Essential amino acids cannot be synthesized by the body.
➤ They must be obtained from food. -
Question 14 of 25
14. Question
Non-essential amino acids are those which
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➤ Non-essential amino acids are produced by the body.
➤ They are still important for functions.Incorrect
➤ Non-essential amino acids are produced by the body.
➤ They are still important for functions. -
Question 15 of 25
15. Question
Recommended protein intake is approximately
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➤ Recommended protein intake is about 0.8 g per kg body weight.
➤ It supports growth and repair.Incorrect
➤ Recommended protein intake is about 0.8 g per kg body weight.
➤ It supports growth and repair. -
Question 16 of 25
16. Question
Casein protein is found in
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➤ Casein is the main protein present in milk.
➤ It is important for growth.Incorrect
➤ Casein is the main protein present in milk.
➤ It is important for growth. -
Question 17 of 25
17. Question
Albumin protein is found in
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➤ Albumin is found in egg white.
➤ It provides high-quality protein.Incorrect
➤ Albumin is found in egg white.
➤ It provides high-quality protein. -
Question 18 of 25
18. Question
Keratin protein is found in
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➤ Keratin is found in hair and nails.
➤ It provides strength and protection.Incorrect
➤ Keratin is found in hair and nails.
➤ It provides strength and protection. -
Question 19 of 25
19. Question
Cooking of egg leads to
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➤ Cooking causes denaturation of proteins.
➤ Egg white becomes solid when heated.Incorrect
➤ Cooking causes denaturation of proteins.
➤ Egg white becomes solid when heated. -
Question 20 of 25
20. Question
Gluten is mainly found in
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➤ Gluten is a protein found in wheat and grains.
➤ It gives elasticity to dough.Incorrect
➤ Gluten is a protein found in wheat and grains.
➤ It gives elasticity to dough. -
Question 21 of 25
21. Question
Kwashiorkor is caused due to deficiency of
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➤ Kwashiorkor is caused by severe protein deficiency.
➤ It mainly affects children.Incorrect
➤ Kwashiorkor is caused by severe protein deficiency.
➤ It mainly affects children. -
Question 22 of 25
22. Question
A characteristic symptom of Kwashiorkor is
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➤ Kwashiorkor causes swollen (distended) abdomen.
➤ Due to fluid retention (edema).Incorrect
➤ Kwashiorkor causes swollen (distended) abdomen.
➤ Due to fluid retention (edema). -
Question 23 of 25
23. Question
Marasmus is caused by deficiency of
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➤ Marasmus is caused by deficiency of both protein and calories.
➤ It leads to severe wasting.Incorrect
➤ Marasmus is caused by deficiency of both protein and calories.
➤ It leads to severe wasting. -
Question 24 of 25
24. Question
Marasmus is characterized by
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➤ Marasmus causes extreme thinness (emaciation).
➤ Loss of muscle and fat tissues.Incorrect
➤ Marasmus causes extreme thinness (emaciation).
➤ Loss of muscle and fat tissues. -
Question 25 of 25
25. Question
Which disease shows both protein and calorie deficiency?
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➤ Marasmus involves deficiency of protein and calories.
➤ It causes severe weakness.Incorrect
➤ Marasmus involves deficiency of protein and calories.
➤ It causes severe weakness.