Nutrition, Health, and Diseases CDS Questions

CDS Biology

Nutrition, Health, and Diseases MCQ Questions


1.
The process by which an organism takes in food and utilises it for growth, energy, and repair is called:
A.
Digestion
B.
Excretion
C.
Respiration
D.
Nutrition
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ANSWER :
D. Nutrition
2.
Nutrients required by the body in relatively large amounts, such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats, are called:
A.
Macronutrients
B.
Trace elements
C.
Roughage
D.
Micronutrients
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ANSWER :
A. Macronutrients
3.
The primary function of carbohydrates in the human body is to:
A.
Build and repair body tissues
B.
Provide the main source of energy
C.
Regulate enzymatic reactions
D.
Provide insulation and store energy long-term
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ANSWER :
B. Provide the main source of energy
4.
Which nutrient is primarily responsible for the growth and repair of body tissues, often called the 'body-building' nutrient?
A.
Vitamin
B.
Carbohydrate
C.
Protein
D.
Fat
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ANSWER :
C. Protein
5.
Fats in the diet primarily function to:
A.
Provide a concentrated, long-term store of energy and help insulate the body
B.
Regulate the body's water balance exclusively
C.
Provide the most readily available source of quick energy
D.
Aid in blood clotting exclusively
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ANSWER :
A. Provide a concentrated, long-term store of energy and help insulate the body
6.
Roughage (dietary fibre), though not digested or absorbed by the body, is important mainly because it:
A.
Is essential for blood clotting
B.
Builds new muscle tissue
C.
Provides the highest amount of energy per gram among all nutrients
D.
Adds bulk to food and helps in the smooth movement of waste through the intestine, preventing constipation
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ANSWER :
D. Adds bulk to food and helps in the smooth movement of waste through the intestine, preventing constipation