Food Science MCQs-12

1. The most widespread micronutrient deficiency globally is _________

 Iodine

 Iron

 Vitamin A

 Zinc

2. Bioavailability of minerals from plant foods is often reduced due to _________

 Protein

 Vitamins

 Phytates

 Lipids

3. ___________ are major source of dietary cholesterol

 Fruits

 Cereals

 Vegetable oils

 Animal foods

4. Saturated fats are predominantly found in ________

 Animal fats

 Legume oils

 Fish oils

 Vegetable oils

5. Calcium and _________, are the two most abundant minerals in the body and the primary mineral components of bone tissue

 Potassium

 Phosphorus

 Sodium

 Chloride

6. Lipids in the body, particularly the fat stored in adipose tissue, serve as an effective insulator primarily by ________

 Energy release

 Absorbing water

 Acting as enzymes

 Reducing heat loss

7. Deficiency of Vitamin K primarily affects ________

 Vision

 Bone growth

 Blood clotting

 Energy metabolism

8. Zinc is an essential trace element, plays a key role in _______

 Water balance

 Energy provision

 Fat digestion

 Enzyme activation

9. Functional foods are defined as foods that _________

 Have medicinal value exclusively

 Offer health benefits beyond basic nutrition

 Provide energy only

 Are artificially fortified only

10. A balanced diet ensures _______

 Vitamin excess

 Adequate intake of all nutrients

 High protein intake

 Energy surplus

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