Sports and Nutrition Class 12 MCQ Questions Part 1
Question 1.
A ……….. diet contains all the essential food constituents necessary for growth and maintenance of our body.
(a) strict
(b) balanced
(c) prescribed
(d) consistent
Answer:
(b) balanced
Question 2.
What is function of food?
(a) Building
(b) Repair
(c) Regulating body process
(d) All of the above
Answer:
(d) All of the above
Question 3.
The word ‘nutrition’ is derived from Latin word:
(a) Nutritious
(b) Nutricus
(c) Nutrifus
(d) None of these
Answer:
(b) Nutricus
Question 4.
Nutrients are the chemicals in food which …………
(a) are needed for replacement of tissues
(b) are essential for growth
(c) our body needs
(d) All of the above
Answer:
(d) All of the above
Question 5.
An alkaline pH contributes a ……….. taste to the food
(a) sweet
(b) sour
(c) salty
(d) bitter
Answer:
(d) bitter
Question 6.
The chemical process that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life is called …………
(a) minerals
(b) metabolism
(c) immune system
(d) None of these
Answer:
(b) metabolism
Question 7.
The origin of the word “Nutrition” is linked to the ……………. word
(a) Latin
(b) Spanish
(c) France
(d) British
Answer:
(a) Latin
Question 8.
A balanced diet is complete, when it will be:
(a) complex carbohydrates
(b) according to the needs of the person
(c) animal fat rich
(d) 4 to 5 litter water
Answer:
(b) according to the needs of the person
Question 9.
Substance needed by the body for growth energy and maintenance is called:
(a) nutrient
(b) carbohydrate
(c) fat
(d) calories
Answer:
(a) Nutrient
Question 10.
Body needs vitamins and minerals because:
(a) they give the body energy
(b) they help carry out metabolic reactions
(c) they insulate the body’s organs
(d) they withdraw heat from the body
Answer:
(b) They help carry out metabolic reactions
Question 11.
Half of our diet should be made up of ……………….
(a) grains and vegetables
(b) fruits and milk
(c) milk and cheese
(d) fats and sugars
Answer:
(a) grains and vegetables
Question 12.
A ……………. is a unit of energy that indicates the amount of energy contained in food
(a) label
(b) food guide pyramid
(c) calorie
(d) basket
Answer:
(c) calorie
Question 13.
The sum of variety of food consumed by an organism is collectively called …………..
(a) food
(b) diet
(c) protein
(d) All of these
Answer:
(b) diet
Question 14.
The body building nutrient is:
(a) fat
(b) vitamin
(c) protein
(d) mineral
Answer:
(c) protein
Question 15.
Which diet elements should be increased from its normal value in the diet of a body builder?
(a) Carbohydrate
(b) Fat
(c) Protein
(d) Minerals
Answer:
(c) Protein
Question 16.
Unit of energy that indicates the amount of energy contained in food
(a) Label
(b) Food guide pyramid
(c) Calorie
(d) Basket
Answer:
(c) Calorie
Question 17.
Which one of the following is not a macro nutrients?
(a) Fats
(b) Carbohydrates
(c) Roughage
(d) Proteins
Answer:
(c) Roughage
Question 18.
One function of proteins in our body is to …………….
(a) increase bulk of muscles
(b) improve our endurance
(c) form tissue and repair broken tissues ‘ .
(d) provide energy for normal activities
Answer:
(c) form tissue and repair broken tissues
Question 19.
Proteins are main components of ……….
(a) heart
(b) brain
(c) bones
(d) liver
Answer:
(c) bones
Question 20.
A healthy and balance diet must be fortified with……….. to ………… % of protein.
(a) 15%, 20%
(b) 20%, 25%
(c) 25%, 28%
(d) None of these
Answer:
(a) 15%, 20%
Question 21.
Sources of proteins includes:
(a) fish
(b) spinach
(c) potato
(d) cucumber
Answer:
(a) fish
Question 22.
Which one of the following is not the non-nutritive component of diet?
(a) Roughage
(b) Colour compounds
(c) Protein
(d) Flavour compounds
Answer:
(c) Protein
Question 23.
Which nutrient helps our body to fight against infections?
(a) Carbohydrate
(b) Starch
(c) Fat
(d) Protein
Answer:
(d) Protein
Question 24.
Protein contains:
(a) Carbon and hydrogen
(b) Oxygen and nitrogen
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) None of these
Answer:
(c) Both (a) and (b)
Question 25.
The milk, cheese and yogurt group are important for ………..
(a) strong bones
(b) teeth
(c) muscles
(d) All of these
Answer:
(d) All of these
Question 26.
Pulses are a good source of:
(a) carbohydrate
(b) proteins
(c) fat
(d) vitamins
Answer:
(b) proteins
Question 27.
Which of the following is considered an easily digestible source of protein?
(a) Egg albumin
(b) Soybean
(c) Fish flesh
(d) Red meat
Answer:
(b) Soybean
Question 28.
Which of the following is considered a complete protein food?
(a) Almond
(b) Horse gram
(c) Soya bean
(d) Cashew nut
Answer:
(c) Soya bean
Question 29.
Glucose, sucrose and maltose are:
(a) simple carbohydrates
(b) complex carbohydrates
(c) fats
(d) minerals
Answer:
(a) simple carbohydrates
Question 30.
The food component present in sugar is:……….
(a) fats
(b) protein
(c) vitamin
(d) carbohydrate
Ans.
(d) carbohydrate
Question 31.
Carbohydrate loadings is beneficial for:
a. Endurance athlete
b. Diabetics
c. Strength athletes
d. Speed athletes
Answer:
(a) Endurance athlete
Question 32.
One gram of carbohydrate contains calories.
(a) 3
(b) 4
(c) 5
(d) 9
Answer:
(b) 4
Question 33.
Complex carbohydrates are not found in:
(a) fruit
(b) rice
(c) pasta
(d) breads
Answer:
(a) fruit
Question 34.
Which of the following is not a form of carbohydrate?
(a) Multiple
(b) Simple
(c) Complex
(d) All of these
Answer:
(a) Multiple
Question 35.
Carbohydrate, fats, protein, water are also known as …………. nutrients.
(a) micro
(b) macro
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) None of these
Answer:
(b) Macro
Question 36.
Maximum carbohydrates are obtained from:
(a) whole-grain food
(b) fish
(c) plant oil
(d) nuts
Answer:
(a) whole-grain food
Question 37.
Amylases in Saliva begin the breakdown of carbohydrates into:
(a) fatty acids
(b) polypeptides
(c) amino acids
(d) simple sugars
Answer:
(d) simple sugars.
Question 38.
All the following are nutrients found in food except…………….
(a) plasma
(b) proteins
(c) carbohydrates
(d) vitamins
Answer:
(a) plasma
Question 39.
Which food item has carbohydrates and fats?
(a) Bread and butter
(b) Rice and pulse
(c) Potato and tomato
(d) Tomato and almond
Answer:
(a) Bread and butter
Question 40.
Which nutrient is key for supplying the body with energy?
(a) Carbohydrate
(b) Fibre
(c) Fat
(d) Protein
Answer:
(a) Carbohydrate
Question 41.
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
Answer:
(a) 2 :1
Question 42.
Which food group is our body’s best source of energy?
(a) Meat group
(b) Fats, oils and sweets
(c) Breads and cereals
(d) Milk and cheese
Answer:
(c) Breads and cereals
Question 43.
Which of these is required on the food label?
(a) Total carbohydrate
(b) Sugars
(c) Iron
(d) All of these
Answer:
(d) All of these
Question 44.
The bread, cereal, rice and pasta group is a good source of
(a) carbohydrate
(b) vitamin C
(c) calcium
(d) vitamin D
Answer:
(a) carbohydrate
Question 45.
Which of these nutrients is the preferred energy source for the body?
(a) B complex vitamins
(b) Carbohydrates ‘
(c) Fats
(d) Fiber
Answer:
(b) Carbohydrates
Question 46.
Which of these foods contains complex carbohydrates?
(a) Table sugar
(b) Bread made with white floor
(c) Potatoes
(d) Fruit juice
Answer:
(c) Potatoes
Question 47.
Which of the following is a micronutrient?
(a) carbohydrates
(b) fats
(c) water
(d) vitamins
Answer:
(d) vitamins
Question 48.
Fat-soluble vitamins are:
(a) Vitamins A, D, E and K
(b) Vitamins B and C
(c) Vitamins A and D
(d) Vitamins E and D
Answer:
(a) Vitamins A, D, E and K
Question 49.
………….. is a class of eight water-soluble vitamins which are important for cellular metabolism.
(a) A
(b) B complex
(c) C
(d) K
Answer:
(b) B complex
Question 50.
The main source of Vitamin C is:
(a) guava
(b) egg
(c) milk
(d) banana
Answer:
(a) guava
Question 51.
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
| List 1 (Vitamin) | List II (Sources) |
| (a) Vitamin A | (i) Spinach, Cabbage |
| (b) Vitamin K | (ii) Sunlight, Cod liver oil |
| (c) Vitamin C | (iii) Papaya, Carrot |
| (d) Vitamin D | (iv) Lemon, Orange |
Question 52.
How many calories of energy are provided in one gram of fat?
(a) 8
(b) 9
(c) 10
(d) 7
Answer:
(b) 9
Question 53.
Which vitamin helps in our reproductive process?
(a) Vitamin A
(b) Vitamin C
(c) Vitamin A
(d) Vitamin E
Answer:
(d) Vitamin E
Question 54.
What is the function of vitamin ‘C’ in our body?
(a) Healing the wounds
(b) Increases metabolic rate
(c) Highly effective antioxidant
(d) All of the above
Answer:
(d) All of the above
Question 55.
Which vitamin is fat soluble?
(a) Vitamin B
(b) Vitamin C
(c) Vitamin H
(d) Vitamin A
Answer:
(d) Vitamin A
Question 56.
Micronutrients include:
I. Carbohydrate
II. Minerals
III. Vitamins
IV. Fat
Find the correct combination.
(a) I and II
(b) II and III
(c) Ill and IV
(d) IV and I
Answer:
(b) II and III
Question 57.
Which of the following vitamins is not fat soluble?
(a) B complex
(b) E
(c) K
(d) A
Answer:
(a) B complex
Question 58.
Which of the following vitamins is commonly known as Riboflavin?
(a) B1
(b) B2
(c) B3
(d) B complex
Answer:
(b)B2 .
Question 59.
Vitamin B3 is commonly known as ………..
(a) Thiamin
(b) Riboflavin
(c) Niacin
(d) Pyridoxine
Answer:
(c) Niacin
Question 60.
Which of the following statement is correct about fats?
(a) Fat increases the blood pressure.
(b) Fat provides cooked material.
(c) Fat improves the proper functioning of glands.
(d) Fat improves external organs
Answer:
(c) Fat improves the proper functioning of glands
Question 61.
Which of the following is a fat-soluble vitamin?
(a) Vitamin A
(b) Vitamin D
(c) Vitamin K
(d) All of these
Answer:
(d) All of these
Question 62.
Water-soluble vitamin is …………..
(a) Vitamin B1
(b) Vitamin K
(c) Vitamin E
(d) Vitamin A
Answer:
(a) Vitamin B1
Question 63.
Which among the following is not water soluble vitamins?
(a) Vitamin B
(b) Vitamin B12
(c) Vitamin A
(d) Vitamin C
Answer:
(c) Vitamin A
Question 64.
Match the following:
| List I | List II |
| (a) Energy yielding | 1. Carbohydrate |
| (b) Body-building | 2. Vitamin |
| (c) Protective | 3. Cellulose |
| (d) Fiber | 4. Protein |
Codes
A B C D
(a) 1 4 2 3
(b) 4 1 2 3
(c) 4 1 3 2
(d) 1 2 3 4
Answer:
(a) (A)-1, (B)-4, (C)-2, (D)-3
Question 65.
Which is a micronutrient?
(a) Fats
(b) Carbohydrates
(c) Minerals
(d) Proteins
Answer:
(c) Minerals
Question 66.
Which of the following is known as called pyridorine?
(a) Vitamin B1
(b) Vitamin B2
(c) Vitamin B3
(d) Vitamin B6
Answer:
(d) Vitamin BE
Question 67.
Which of the following is not a minerals?
(a) Fluorine
(b) Niacin
(c) Sodium
(d) Phosphorus
Answer:
(b) Niacin
Question 68.
How many vitamins have in the group of Vitamin B complex?
(a) 9
(b) 10
(c) 11
(d) 12
Answer:
(d) 12
Question 69.
Vitamin and minerals are ………… nutrients.
(a) Macro
(b) Micro
(c) Non-essential
(d) Basic
Answer:
(b) Micro
Question 70.
Obesity is a condition in which exces body …………… has accumulated to the extent that it may have a negative effect on health.
(a) Carbohydrates
(b) Proteins
(c) Fats
(d) Minerals
Answer:
(c) Fats
Question 71.
The vitamins, minerals and water are collectively called as …………… food
(a) body building
(b) defensive
(c) energy yielding
(d) All of these
Answer:
(b) defensive
Question 72.
Compounds that can be converted into active vitamins:
(a) protein
(b) vitamins
(c) precursors, or provitamins
(d) protein
Answer:
(c) Precursors, or provitamins
Question 73.
Body needs vitamins and minerals because:
(a) they give the body energy.
(b) they help carry out metabolic reactions.
(c) they insulate the body’s orgAnswer:
(d) they withdraw heat from the body
Answer:
(b) they help carry out metabolic reactions.
Question 74.
Which of the following vitamins is insoluble in fats?
(a) A
(b) E
(c) K
(d) C
Answer:
(d) C
Question 75.
Trypsin helps in the digestion of:
(a) vitamines
(b) fats
(c) protein
(d) carbohydrates
Answer:
(c) protein
Question 76.
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 these
Answer:
(a) Saturated fats
Question 77.
Which one of the following in an example of water-soluble vitamins?
(a) Vitamin ‘D1
(b) Vitamin ‘C
(c) Vitamin ‘A’
(d) Vitamin ’E’
Answer:
(b) Vitamin ‘C
Question 78.
Which disease is caused by the deficiency of vitamin B5?
(a) Beriberi
(b) Pellagra
(c) Rickets
(d) Night blindness
Answer:
(b) Pellagra
Question 79.
Which nutrient provides more than double energy provided by carbohydrate?
(a) Vitamin
(b) Minerals
(c) Fats
(d) Starch
Answer:
(c) Fats
Question 80.
Deficiency of protein leads to:
(a) Goitre
(b) Marasmus
(c) Obesity
(d) Anaemia
Answer:
(b) Marasmus
Question 81.
Rickets is caused by the deficiency of:
(a) Vitamin A
(b) Vitamin E
(c) Vitamin B
(d) Vitamin D
Answer:
(d) Vitamin D
Question 82.
Citrus fruits are source of:
(a) calcium
(b) vitamin
(c) protein
(d) calorie
Answer:
(b) vitamin