Components of Food Worksheet-1
Fill in the Blanks:
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Proteins are extremely large molecules made up of _______.
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Vitamin _______ acts as an antioxidant.
Multiple choice questions:
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For lasting energy and a healthy weight, avoid foods with:
(A) lots of complex carbohydrates
(B) lots of simple carbohydrates
(C) lots of protein
(D) lots of water
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Addition of iodine to food from your lunch box turned its colour to blue-black. What component is present in the food?
(A) Starch (B) Protein
(C) Oil (D) Vitamin D
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A slice of any fruit will test positive for:
(A) Carbohydrate (B) Protein
(C) Fat (D) All of these
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Carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, are rich source of:
(A) Vitamin K (B) Vitamin B
(C) Vitamin D (D) Vitamin A
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Symptoms like stunted growth, swelling of face, discolouration of hair, skin diseases and diarrhoea may be due to:
(A) Deficiency of proteins (B) Deficiency of carbohydrates
(C) Deficiency of iron (D) Deficiency of vitamin k
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When you eat foods that contain a lot of calories but very few nutrients we say you are eating:
(A) Minerals
(B) Empty calories
(C) Balanced diet
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Vitamins and minerals contained in food comprise:
(A) Macronutrients
(B) Micronutrients
(C) Balanced diet
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_________ provides faecal bulk and helps in bowel movement.
(A) Lactose (B) Starch (C) Maltose (D) Cellulose
Answer Key:
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Amino-acids /Amino-acid / Amino acids / Amino acid
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E
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(B)
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(A)
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(A)
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(D)
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(A)
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(B)
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(B)
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(D)