TOPIC 2.1.

Balanced Diet and Nutrition : Macro and Micro Nutrients

1. The energetic food consists of various types of essential chemicals for our body termed as
(a) Diet (b) Nutrients
(c) Energy (d) Carbs
2. Sugar, sweets, bread are rich sources of—
(a) Carbohydrates (b) Fats
(c) Proteins (d) Roughage
3. Sunlight is a source of—
(a) Vitamin A (b) Vitamin B
(c) Vitamin C (d) Vitamin D
4. ‘Vitamin K’ is essential for—
(a) Normal coagulation of blood
(b) Providing nourishment to body
(c) Prevention of disease
(d) Metabolism of the body
5. Deficiency of Vitamin D causes—
(a) Beri-Beri (b) Scurvy
(c) Rickets (d) Night blindness
6. Too rapid a weight loss due to dieting, fasting or excessive exercise may bring down level of
your fat but it may also cause you to lose muscle
(a) Strength (b) potential
(c) elasticity (d) mass Your Answer
7. All over the world people engaging in hard physical work live mainly
1.
on
(a) carbohydrate-rich diet (b) fat-packed diet 2.
(c) protein diet (d) fat-free diet
3.
8. Balanced diet is important for :
(a) Disease Prevention 4.
(b) Meeting Nutritional Needs
5.
(c) Immune system
(d) All the above 6.
9. Fats and oils come under : 7.
(a) protective or regulatory foods (b) energy giving foods
(c) bodybuilder group (d) routine foods 8.
10. Which of the following is not a Macro nutrient ? 9.
(a) Fats (b) Carbohydrates
(c) Proteins (d) Minerals 10.
11. Carbohydrates contain elements of :
(a) Hydrogen and oxygen (b) carbon, hydrogen & oxygen
(c) carbon and oxygen (d) Nitrogen, carbon & oxygen
12. Glucose is a type of :
(a) Complex carbohydrates (b) Simple carbohydrates
(c) Fats (d) Proteins
13. Starch in Potatoes is an example of :
(a) Complex carbohydrates (b) Simple carbohydrates
(c) Fats (d) Proteins
14. Water is made up of hydrogen and oxygen elements in the ratio :
(a) 1:2 (b) 3:1
(c) 2:1 (d) 1:3
15. 1 gram of fat provides :
(a) 3 Kcal (b) 4 Kcal
(c) 5 Kcal (d) 9 Kcal
16. They are called as building blocks of body :
(a) Carbohydrates (b) Proteins
(c) Vitamins (d) Fats
17. Which of the following is a water-soluble vitamin ?
(a) Vitamin A (b) Vitamin B
(c) Vitamin D (d) Vitamin K
Your Answer
18. This vitamin is essential for good eyesight : 11.
(a) Vitamin A (b) Vitamin D 12.
(c) Vitamin K (d) Vitamin E
13.
19. Lack of this vitamin affects the gums, can cause scurvy and swelling
in joints : 14.
(a) Vitamin C (b) Vitamin D
15.
(c) Vitamin K (d) Vitamin E
20. This mineral is essential for health of bones and teeth : 16.
(a) Sodium (b) Potassium 17.
(c) Calcium (d) Phosphorus
18.
21. Iron is a part of :
(a) trace minerals (b) macro minerals 19.
(c) vitamins (d) carbohydrate 20.
22. A balanced diet has proteins, fats and carbohydrates in a ratio of :
(a) 1:2:4 (b) 2:1:3 21.
(c) 1:2:3 (d) 1:1:4 22.
23. Which vitamins help to boost immune health ?
(a) Vitamin A, E (b) Vitamin B, C
(c) Vitamin C, D (d) Vitamin D, E
24. Which of the following is not a rich source of carbohydrates ?
(a) Potato (b) Sugar
(c) Rice (d) Milk
25. Which macronutrient aids in production of hormones ?
(a) Proteins (b) Carbohydrates
(c) Fats (d) Carbohydrates and Proteins
26. Which of the following is a macro mineral ?
(a) Iodine (b) Iron
(c) Copper (d) Calcium
27. Which of the following is a Micro nutrient ?
(a) Carbohydrates (b) Fats
(c) Water (d) Vitamins
28. Which is not a Micronutrient ?
(a) Minerals (b) Vitamins
(c) Water (d) Protein
29. A balanced diet is which:
(a) has all essential nutrients in proper ratio
(b) is hygienic and easy to digest
(c) is tasty Your Answer
(d) None of these
23.
30. Which among the following is not a micronutrient ?
(a) Mineral (b) Vitamin 24.
(c) Protein (d) None of the above
25.
31. Which of the following nutrients is a body building substance ?
(a) Minerals (b) Proteins 26.
(c) Fats (d) Carbohydrates
27.
32. Basic structure of protein is made up of :
(a) Carbon, oxygen, hydrogen and nitrogen 28.
(b) Hydrogen and oxygen
29.
(c) Carbon, hydrogen and oxygen
(d) Carbon and nitrogen 30.
33. The component present in sugar is : 31.
(a) Fat (b) Protein
(c) Vitamin (d) Carbohydrate 32.
34. Which of the following is a good source of vitamin C ? 33.
(a) Guava (b) Egg
(c) Milk (d) Banana 34.
35. Micronutrients include :
(a) Vitamins (b) Minerals
(c) Both (a) and (b) (d) Carbohydrates
36. Riboflavin is the scientific name of which vitamin ?
(a) Vitamin B2 (b) Vitamin C
(c) Vitamin E (d) Vitamin D
37. Which of the following is known as Pyridoxine ?
(a) Vitamin B1 (b) Vitamin B2
(c) Vitamin B3 (d) Vitamin B6
38. Iron is part of :
(a) Trace minerals (b) Macro minerals
(c) Vitamins (d) Carbohydrates
39. A diet which contains proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and minerals can be called as :
(a) Fatty diet (b) Balanced diet
(c) Massive diet (d) Junk diet
40. Vitamin B Complex consists of :
(a) 8 Vitamins (b) 10 Vitamins
(c) 3 Vitamins (d) 2 Vitamins
41. Out of the following, choose the vitamin which is water soluble :
(a) Vitamin A (b) Vitamin B
(c) Vitamin E (d) Vitamin K Your Answer
42. Calcium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium and Magnesium are : 35.
(a) Complex nutrients (b) Macro minerals
(c) Micro minerals (d) None of the above
36.
43. Fats are compounds of : 37.
(a) Carbon and hydrogen
38.
(b) Hydrogen and oxygen
(c) Hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen 39.
(d) Carbon, hydrogen and oxygen 40.
44. Total number of important vitamins required by human body is :
(a) 6 (b) 7 41.
(c) 12 (d) 13 42.
45. ……………….. is the example of macro mineral.
43.
(a) Phosphorus (b) Copper
(c) Iodine (d) Iron 44.
46. Vitamin B1 is also known a :
45.
(a) Thiamine (b) Niacin
(c) Biotin (d) None of these 46.
47. Which of the following is not Vitamin B complex ?
(a) Vitamin B1 (b) Vitamin B9
(c) Vitamin B6 (d) Vitamin B8
48. Which diet can provide all the essential food constituents necessary for growth and maintenance
of the body ?
(a) Diet rich in proteins
(b) Diet rich in fats
(c) Diet rich in Vitamins and Minerals
(d) Diet which has all the nutrients
49. Which mineral helps iron in the formation of haemoglobin ?
(a) Iodine (b) Chromium
(c) Copper (d) Selenium
50. What is the other name of vitamin B2 ?
(a) Thiamine (b) Niacin
(c) Riboflavin (d) Pantothenic acid
51. Which vitamin helps in maintaining the level of calcium and phosphorus in our body ?
(a) Vitamin A (b) Vitamin B
(c) Vitamin C (d) Vitamin D
52. Our blood contains ........................ percent of water.
(a) 70 (b) 80
(c) 90 (d) 95
53. Minerals and ........................ are included in micronutrients.
(a) Carbohydrates (b) Vitamins Your Answer
(c) Proteins (d) Water 47.
54. The deficiency of ........................ may cause goitre.
(a) iron (b) copper
48.
(c) iodine (d) magnesium 49.
55. Vitamin C is also known as ....................... .
50.
(a) Thiamine (b) Niacin
(c) ascorbic acid (d) Pantothenic acid 51.
56. Carbohydrates contain the elements of ……………………
52.
(a) carbon, nitrogen and oxygen
(b) carbon, hydrogen and oxygen 53.
(c) carbon, hydrogen and helium 54.
(d) carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen
57. Glucose, fructose, sucrose and maltose are called …………………… 55.
carbohydrates. 56.
(a) complex (b) simple
(c) saturated (d) unsaturated 57.
58. Fats contain carbon, oxygen and hydrogen in the percentage of ………., ………….. and …………
respectively.
(a) 50, 40, 10 (b) 60, 32, 8
(c) 70, 18, 12 (d) 76, 12, 12
59. In most of the carbohydrates, the ratio of hydrogen atoms to oxygen atoms is :
(a) 2: 1 (b) 1: 2
(c) 1 : 3 (d) None of these
60. Which group of fats usually increases the chances of heart diseases ?
(a) Saturated fats (b) Poly unsaturated fats
(c) Mono-unsaturated fats (d) None of the above
61. Which one of the following is not an example of macro minerals ?
(a) Sodium (b) Potassium
(c) Iron (d) Calcium
62. Which one of the following is an example of water-soluble vitamins ?
(a) Vitamin ‘D’ (b) Vitamin ‘C’ Your Answer
(c) Vitamin ‘A’ (d) Vitamin ‘E’
58.
63. Which disease is caused by the deficiency of vitamin B3 ?
(a) Beri-beri (b) Pellagra 59.
(c) Rickets (d) Night blindness
60.
64. Which one of the given minerals plays an important role in the
formation of haemoglobin ? 61.
(a) Iron (b) Sulphur
62.
(c) Phosphorus (d) Sodium
65. What is the other name of Vitamin B3 ? 63.
(a) Riboflavin (b) Biotin 64.
(c) Niacin (d) Thiamine
66. Which one of the following vitamins is helpful in the clotting of blood ? 65.
(a) Vitamin E (b) Vitamin K 66.
(c) Vitamin A (d) Vitamin C

TOPIC 2.2. Nutritive and Non-Nutritive Components of Diet

1. It is added to foods, to prevent any undesirable chemical changes and increase their shelf life :
(a) Water (b) Roughage
(c) Preservative (d) Sweeteners
2. Anthocyanins give colour to Your Answer
(a) roots (b) coffee
1.
(c) wheat (d) grapes
3. Oxalates are present in 2.
(a) green leafy vegetables (b) bajara
3.
(c) nuts (d) spices
TOPIC 2.3. Eating For Weight Control – A Healthy Weight, The Pitfalls of Dieting,
Food intolerance and Food Myths
1. If BMI is less than 18.5, the person is in the :
(a) Underweight category (b) recommended weight category
(c) overweight category (d) obese category
2. What is the term used for inability of digestive system to digest and absorb individual elements
of food ?
(a) Food intolerance (b) Food allergy
(c) Food poisoning (d) None of the above
3. What is an ideal weight to be reduced in one week ?
(a) 250 gms to 500 gms (b) 500 gms to 1 kg
(c) 1 kg to 1.5 kg (d) 1 kg to 2 kgs
4. BMI between 25.0–29.9 is :
(a) under weight (b) normal
(c) overweight (d) obese
5. Healthy weight helps in lowering which disease :
(a) Risk of heart disease (b) Diabetes
(c) High blood pressure (d) All of the above
6. If BMI is 18.5-24.9, the individual is :
(a) Under weight (b) Normal weight
(c) Over weight (d) Obese
7. What is the full form of BMI ?
Your Answer
(a) Body Measurement Index (b) Body Minimum Index
1.
(c) Body Mass Index (d) Body Mass Indication
8. BMI value is denoted as : 2.
(a) kg/m 2
(b) cm/m 2
3.
(c) mm/m 2
(d) m/m2
9. Which of the following is not a symptom of food intolerance ? 4.
(a) Stomach pain (b) Vomiting 5.
(c) Breathing problem (d) Low blood sugar level
10. How can you dispel any myth about food ? 6.
(a) By following social media 7.
(b) On the basis of scientific knowledge
(c) By following TV advertisements
8.
(d) By asking others 9.
11. In which category does 30 BMI come in ?
10.
(a) Obesity I (b) Normal
(c) Obesity II (d) Obesity III 11.
12. Which one of the following is a measure to have a healthy weight ?
(a) Eating 1 single big meal in a day
(b) Eating foods with high sugar content
(c) Eating nutritious home cooked meals
(d) Not eating carbohydrates
13. Symptoms like headache, vomiting, stomach pain and loose motion can occur because of :
(a) Dieting
(b) Food intolerance
(c) Back ache
(d) Lack of vitamins
Your Answer
14. Obesity occurs when we :
(a) eat foods high in nutrients
12.
(b) take in more calories by eating than we burn by exercising 13.
(c) engage in strenuous exercise
14.
(d) develop healthy eating habits

TOPIC 2.1. Balanced Diet and Nutrition : Macro and Micro Nutrients
1. Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer from the code given below :
LIST - I LIST - II
Vitamin Disease
(i) Vitamin A 1. Pyorrhea
(ii) Vitamin B 2. Rickets
(iii) Vitamin C 3. Beriberi
(iv) Vitamin D 4. Night Blindness

Code
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(a) 2 4 3 1
(b) 1 2 4 3
(c) 4 3 1 2
(d) 3 1 2 4

Your Answer
1.
2. Match List – I with List – II and select the correct option using the codes given below :
LIST – I LIST – II
(i) Sunlight 1. Carbohydrates
(ii) Egg 2. Fats
(iii) Butter 3. Protein
(iv) Bread 4. Vitamin

Codes
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(a) 2 4 3 1
(b) 1 4 3 2
(c) 2 1 4 3
(d) 4 3 2 1

3. Match List – I with List – II and select the correct option from the codes given below :
LIST – I LIST – II
(i) Iron 1. Proper thyroid function
(ii) Sodium 2. Development of strong bones
(iii) Phosphorus 3. Functioning of nervous system
(iv) Iodine 4. Formation of haemoglobin

Codes
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(a) 1 2 3 4
(b) 2 1 4 3
(c) 3 4 1 2
(d) 4 3 2 1

Your Answer
2.
3.
 4. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer.
List-I List-II
(i) Vitamin A (1) Gums
(ii) Vitamin K (2) Eyes
(iii) Vitamin C (3) Bones
(iv) Vitamin D (4) Blood clotting

Codes
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(a) 1 2 3 4
(b) 2 4 1 3
(c) 3 4 1 2
(d) 4 3 2 1

Your Answer
4.

TOPIC 2.3. Eating For Weight Control – A Healthy Weight, The Pitfalls of Dieting,
Food intolerance and Food Myths
1. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer.
List-I List-II
(i) Food intolerance 1. Less amount of food intake
(ii) Food myth 2. Do not drink water during meals
(iii) Dieting 3. Healthy weight
(iv) B.M.I 4. Vomiting

Codes
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(a) 1 2 3 4
(b) 2 4 1 3
(c) 3 4 1 2
(d) 4 2 1 3

Your Answer
1.
TOPIC 2.1. Balanced Diet and Nutrition : Macro and Micro Nutrients
Q.1. Rohan got his forearm bone fractured, on X ray, doctor told him that he should have diet rich in
Vitamin D and also supplements were also prescribed to him to improve the density of bone.
Based on this case, answer the following questions :
1. Sunlight is a source of :
(a) Vitamin A (b) Vitamin B
(c) Vitamin C (d) Vitamin D
2. Deficiency of Vitamin D causes : Your Answer
(a) Beri- beri (b) Scurvy 1.
(c) Rickets (d) Night blindness
3. Vitamin D is found in : 2.
(a) Fish liver oil (b) Milk 3.
(c) Eggs (d) All of the above
Q.2. Carbohydrates is an essential macronutrient which provide energy for working of muscles,
enables fat metabolism and prevents protein being used as energy and thus is an important
source of energy.
Based on this case, answer the following questions :
1. Carbohydrates contain elements of :
(a) Hydrogen and oxygen (b) Carbon, hydrogen & oxygen
(c) Carbon and oxygen (d) Nitrogen, carbon & oxygen
2. Glucose is a type of : Your Answer
(a) Complex carbohydrate (b) Simple carbohydrate 1.
(c) Fats (d) Proteins
3. Starch in potatoes is an example of :
2.
(a) Complex carbohydrate (b) Simple carbohydrate 3.
(c) Fats (d) Proteins
Q.3. Apoorva is a student of class 12th. She is very good in sports. She wants to participate in
district level competitions. Her Physical Education teacher has advised her to take balanced
diet and practice regularly.
Based on this, answer the following questions :
1. Physical Education teacher has advised Apoorva to take a diet consisting of …………………..
(a) micro nutrients (b) macro nutrients
(c) Both (a) and (b) (d) None of the above
2. Which of the following is required in large quantities in our diet ? Your Answer
(a) Micro nutrients (b) Macro nutrients 1.
(c) Additives (d) Vitamins
3. Which of the following is not a macro nutrient ? 2.
(a) Vitamins (b) Carbohydrates 3.
(c) Fats (d) Proteins
Q.4. Suraj has been asked by his class teacher to prepare a report on the importance of nutrients
in our diet. He prepared a detailed chart about the nutrients, their functions, sources of food
and the diseases caused by their deficiencies.
Based on this, answer the following questions :
1. Which of the following is not a fat-soluble vitamin ?
(a) Vitamin A (b) Vitamin B
(c) Vitamin D (d) Vitamin K
2. Which of the following is a non-nutritive component of diet ?
(a) Artificial sweeteners (b) Carbohydrates
(c) Fats (d) Proteins Your Answer
3. Which macro nutrient is required for growth and maintenance 1.
of tissues ? 2.
(a) Water (b) Fat
3.
(c) Protein (d) Vitamin
Q.5. A balanced diet refers to the intake of food constituting all the necessary nutrients. Ram
shares his knowledge of ‘food and nutrition’ with neighbours while visiting his grandparents
in a village. Ram notices that few people living in that village are suffering with goiter and
severe anaemia.
Based on this, choose the correct options :
1. Minerals are placed under ...................... nutrient category on basis of required quantity.
(a) Micro (b) macro
(c) roughage (d) Non nutritive
2. Goiter is caused due to deficiency of ...................... .
(a) calcium (b) Iodine
(c) selenium (d) iron
3. Low levels of this mineral will lead to Anaemia.
(a) Copper (b) Sodium
(c) Iron (d) Calcium
4. Fresh vegetables and fruits are rich sources of ...................... .
Your Answer
(a) Vitamins (b) Minerals
1.
(c) Both (a) and (b) (d) fats
2.
3.
4.
Q.6. Vikas, a state level wrestler, has been advised by his coach to take adequate amounts of
simple carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and proteins in his diet along with the training
schedule. He has also been advised to follow the diet plan and be aware of the drawbacks of
unsupervised dieting.
Based on this, choose the correct options :
1. Glucose, Fructose, Lactose are ......................
(a) Simple Carbohydrate (b) Complex Carbohydrate
(c) Minerals (d) Fats
2. Which amongst these is a Pitfall of dieting ?
Your Answer
(a) Skipping meal (b) Performing exercise
1.
(c) Drinking lot of water (d) Taking food supplements
3. Amino acids and protein are the ...................... of life. 2.
(a) Building block (b) Training blocks 3.
(c) Fitness blocks (d) Both (a) & (b)
Q.7. Rujaan, a student of class XII, has recently joined a gym near his house to get a toned and
muscular body. He consults his gym trainer regarding his diet and is advised to increase the
intake of protein in his diet.
Based on this, choose the correct options :
1. Proteins are also known as ..........................
(a) Nitrogenous food (b) Body building food
(c) Fatty food (d) Both (a) and (b)
2. Deficiency of protein can cause ..........................
(a) Rickets (b) Kwashiorkor
(c) Scurvy (d) Night blindness Your Answer
3. Basic structure of protein is made up of : 1.
(a) Carbon, oxygen, hydrogen and nitrogen
(b) Hydrogen and oxygen 2.
(c) Carbon, hydrogen and oxygen 3.
(d) Carbon and nitrogen
Q.8. Deepankar, a student of class XII, on his scheduled health check-up was diagnosed with
Beriberi disease. His parents are very concerned about his health and asked the doctor more
about this disease.
Based on this, choose the correct options :
1. Beriberi disease is caused due to deficiency of ..........................
(a) Vitamin B5 (b) Vitamin B1
(c) Vitamin B3 (d) Vitamin B7
 2. Which of the following is a water soluble vitamin ?
(a) Vitamin A (b) Vitamin C Your Answer
(c) Vitamin D (d) Vitamin K 1.
3. Vitamin B1 is also known as .......................... 2.
(a) Cobalamin (b) Folate
3.
(c) Biotin (d) Thiamine

TOPIC 2.3. Eating For Weight Control – A Healthy Weight, The Pitfalls of Dieting,
Food intolerance and Food Myths
Q.1. Naman was a Class 12th student. He used to bring junk-food in his lunch-box daily. His teacher
observed that he was becoming overweight, he was neither concentrating on his studies nor
actively participating in physical activities. In this matter, he had a talk with his parents and
came to know that he refuses to eat roti, dal, fruits and vegetables. Due to this he is facing
these problems. Based on the above passage, answer the following questions :
1. Which of the following is not true ?
(a) He was not able to concentrate
(b) He was not participating in debates
(c) He was not participating in physical activities
(d) He was becoming overweight
2. Why should junk-food not be recommended ?
(a) Because it is full of proteins
(b) Because it is full of vitamins
(c) Because it is full of minerals
(d) Because it does not contain the required nutrients
3. What is the ratio of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen
Your Answer
in carbohydrates ?
1.
(a) 1:3:1
(b) 2:3:1 2.
(c) 1:2:1 3.
(d) 1:1:2
Q.2. Sunanda is a class XII in a reputed school. School is taking all the children on a picnic to Film
City. Sunanda suffered from a severe stomach ache on her journey. Immediately the class
teacher consulted a doctor who diagnosed the problem and told her that Sunanda had
difficulty digesting a particular food. This can lead to symptoms such as intestinal gas,
abdominal pain or diarrhoea. It is sometimes confused with or mislabelled as a food allergy.
 Based on this, choose the correct options :
1. Food intolerance can cause :
(a) Diarrhoea (b) Anaemia
(c) Fatigue (d) Loss of Appetite
2. Which of the following is not a symptom of food intolerance ?
Your Answer
(a) nervousness (b) sweating
1.
(c) back ache (d) headache
3. Lactose intolerance is caused due to ……………. Enzyme. 2.
(a) amylase (b) sucrase 3.
(c) lactase (d) maltase
Q.3. Jahnvi, a student of class XII is struggling with obesity due to which she has low self-esteem
and low confidence. As a result, she has started dieting to control her weight. But this dieting
program is self-designed and lacks knowledge about nutrition.
Based on this, choose the correct options :
1. As a physical education student what do you feel will be the pitfalls of this dieting plan ?
(a) Extreme weight loss
(b) Skipping of meals
(c) Deficiency of essential nutrients
(d) All of these.
2. What will be your advice to Jahnvi to control her weight ?
(a) Exercising
(b) Skipping meals
Your Answer
(c) Balanced diet
(d) Both (a) and (c)
1.
3. What is the meaning of the term Pitfalls of dieting ? 2.
(a) Importance (b) Hidden Danger
3.
(c) Need (d) Outcome

TOPIC 2.1. Balanced Diet and Nutrition : Macro and Micro Nutrients
1. Given below are the two statements labeled Assertion (A) and Reason (R):
A: A balanced diet may be defined as that diet which contains all the nutrients in the correct
amount as required by the body.
R: A diet which consists of all the essential food elements e.g. proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, fats,
minerals and water in correct proportion is essential for growth and maintenance of the body.
 In the context of above two statements, which one of the following is correct ?
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). Your Answer
(c) (A) is true, but (R) is false. 1.
(d) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
2. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Balanced diet contains right amounts of various elements.
Reason (R): We should have a diet which is rich in proteins but low in carbohydrates and fats.
In the context of above two statements which one of the followings is correct :
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). Your Answer
(c) (A) is true but (R) is false. 2.
(d) (A) is false but (R) is true.
3. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Vitamins are compounds of carbon which are essential for the normal growth
and working of the body.
Reason (R): Vitamins are required by our body in large quantities.
In the context of above two statements which one of the followings is correct :
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). Your Answer
(c) (A) is true but (R) is false. 3.
(d) (A) is false but (R) is true.
4. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Micronutrients constitute the majority of an individual’s diet.
Reason (R): Minerals and vitamins are micronutrients.
In the context of above two statements which one of the followings is correct :
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). Your Answer
(c) (A) is true but (R) is false.
4.
(d) (A) is false but (R) is true.
5. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): A balanced diet depends on age, gender and the type of work that one is
involved in.
Reason (R): A balanced diet is composed of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals
and water.
In the context of above two statements which one of the followings is correct :
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
 (b) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). Your Answer
(c) (A) is true but (R) is false.
5.
(d) (A) is false but (R) is true.

TOPIC 2.3. Eating For Weight Control – A Healthy Weight, The Pitfalls of Dieting,
Food intolerance and Food Myths
1. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other is labelled as
Reason (R).
Assertion (A): An obese person has BMI more than 30.
Reason (R): BMI indicates the flexibility of a person.
Find the correct answer from the following :
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). Your Answer
(c) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
1.
(d) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
2. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Food intolerance means that individual elements of certain foods cannot be
properly processed and absorbed by our digestive system.
Reason (R): If some of the enzymes are missing, or insufficient, proper digestion may not take
place and food intolerance can occur.
In the context of above two statements which one of the followings is correct :
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). Your Answer
(c) (A) is true but (R) is false. 2.
(d) (A) is false but (R) is true.
3. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): A normal person’s BMI ranges between 18.5-24.9.
Reason (R): BMI indicates the strength of a person.
In the context of above two statements which one of the followings is correct :
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). Your Answer
(c) (A) is true but (R) is false. 3.
(d) (A) is false but (R) is true.
4. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Food myths are traditional, conventional or common misconceptions about food.
Reason (R): People believe in these myths as they are followed by generations.
 In the context of above two statements which one of the followings is correct :
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). Your Answer
(c) (A) is true but (R) is false. 4.
(d) (A) is false but (R) is true.

TOPIC 2.1. Balanced Diet and Nutrition : Macro and Micro Nutrients
1. Below given is the pie chart of Nutrients and their percentage in diet :

Based on above data answer the following questions :

1. Which nutrient has the highest requirement in our diet ?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
2. Which nutrient is called building block of body ?
(a) Carbohydrates (b) Proteins
(c) Fats (d) Vitamins & Minerals
3. Which of the following is a micronutrient ? Your Answer

(a) (b)
1.

(c) (d) 2.
3.
TOPIC 2.3. Eating For Weight Control – A Healthy Weight, The Pitfalls of Dieting,
Food intolerance and Food Myths

1. Below given is the BMI data of a school’s health check-up

18.5-24.9 <18.5 25-29.9 30-34.9

On the basis of the above data; answer the following questions :

1. In which category does the major student population fall into ?
(a) Obese (b) Normal weight
(c) Under weight (d) Over weight
2. The school has to develop an activity based program to decrease the number of :
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
3. Which category is related to underweight ?
Your Answer
(a) (b)
1.
(c) (d)
2.
3.
TOPIC 2.1. Balanced Diet and Nutrition : Macro and Micro Nutrients
Q.1. Food is the basic requirement of every individual to fulfil the energy needs and to meet the
development of the body. The nutritious diet directly affects the health of an individual. It
contains various types of nutrients in it.

Based on this, choose the correct options :

1. The bottom most part of the food pyramid is occupied by ..................... indicating large
quantities of intake.
(a) carbohydrates (b) vitamins
(c) minerals (d) fats
2. Major portion of individual’s diet is constituted by .......................... nutrients.
(a) macro (b) micro
(c)water (d) roughage
3. Fat soluble vitamins are .......................... .
(a) Vit A & D (b) Vit A & K Your Answer
(c) Vit E & D (d) Vit A, D, E & K
1.
4. The body building nutrient is.......................... .
(a) Fat (b) vitamin 2.
(c) protein (d) mineral 3.
5. Ghee, Butter, oils are rich sources of .......................... .
(a) Vitamins (b) fats 4.
(c) minerals (d) proteins 5.
Q.2. Given below is the detail of different types of vitamins required for our body.

Based on this, choose the correct options :

1. The vitamins, minerals and water collectively called as ………………..food.
(a) Body Building (b) Defensive
(c) Energy Yielding (d) Facilitating
2. Vitamin E contributes to the production of …………………, making our ………………….. system
strong.
(a) Strength, digestive (b) Antibodies, immunity
(c) Both (a) & (b) (d) Hormones, muscular
3. Vitamin …………………….. is a group of 8 water soluble vitamin which are important for
cellular metabolism.
Your Answer
(a) E (b) B Complex
(c) C (d) D 1.
4. Vitamins are called : 2.
(a) Protective food (b) Body Building food
(c) Energy giving food (d) Strong bones
3.
4.
Q.3. During a survey done in class XII on the topic favourite fruit of students, following data was
collected.

On the basis of given data answer the following questions.

Based on this, choose the correct options :
1. Which fruit is liked most by the children ?
(a) Banana (b) Apple
(c) Oranges (d) Peach
2. Which acid is present in oranges ?
(a) ascorbic (b) lactic
(c) pantothenic (d) all of these Your Answer
3. Which fruit is a good source of potassium ? 1.
(a) oranges (b) peach
2.
(c) kiwi (d) banana
3.
Q.4. Identify the type of deficiency/disease and choose its correct name :

1. (a) Anemia 2. (a) Cavities 3. (a) Goiter

(b) Kwashiorkor (b) Cracked Teeth (b) Sore throat
(c) Beri-Beri (c) Tooth decay (c) Tonsillitis
(d) Obesity (d) Scurvy (d) Strep throat

Your Answer
1.
2.
3.

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