Revision Quiz
Question 1
__________________________ cannot be manufactured by the body and must be obtained from food.
Essential amino acids
Non-essential amino acids
Essential fatty acids
Non-essential fatty acids
Question 2
Complementary proteins are most useful for ________________________.
Lacto-ovo vegetarian
Lacto-vegetarian
Ovo-vegetarian
Vegan
Question 3
Which is not a polysaccharide?
Cellulose
Dietary fibre
Starch
Sucrose
Question 4
Coconut milk and palm oil are plant fats which contain mostly ___________________________ fats.
polyunsaturated
saturated
trans
unsaturated
Question 5
_____________________ and ___________________ are good sources of monounsaturated fats.
Almonds, avocados
Corn oil, soya bean oil
Salmon, tuna
Sunflower seeds, walnuts
Question 6
____________________ is the first sign of mild dehydration.
Fatigue
Hunger
Thirst
Tiredness
Question 7
Which of the following is not a factor that affect water intake?
Diet
Environment
Gender
State of health
Question 8
Which of the following is not a function of dietary fibre?
Lowers blood cholesterol level.
Helps chemical reactions in our body.
Increases satiety.
Slows down glucose absorption.
Question 9
Which of the following statement about dietary fibre is incorrect?
Dietary fibre can be classified into soluble and insoluble dietary fibre.
Dietary fibre are complex carbohydrates found in plants.
Dietary fibre is also known as Non-Starch Polysaccharide (NSP).
Dietary fibre provides energy that fuels a personâs daily activities.
Question 10
A balanced diet supplies the necessary energy and nutrients in the _____________________ proportions for the healthy growth and maintenance of the body.
correct
least
most
same
Question 11
A balanced diet is based on the following except ____________________.
activity
balance
moderation
variety
Question 12
Which of the following is not the name of the food group in âMy Healthy Plateâ?
Fruits
Meat and others
Rice and alternatives
Vegetables
Question 13
All the following are examples of dry heat methods of cooking except ___________________ .
baking
frying
grilling
stewing
Question 14
The following are examples of quantitative evaluation except _____________________.
density
flavour
height
volume
Question 15
Food should be kept out of the Temperature Danger Zone of _________________________.
below â18°C
0°C to 4°C
5°C to 60°C
above 100°C
Question 16
The following are examples of good personal hygiene practices except ___________________________________.
Throwing rubbish bin at the end of the day.
keeping fingernails clean and short.
Tying long hair neatly and pin up long fringes.
washing hands thoroughly with soap and water before handling food.
Question 17
Which vitamin does not dissolve in fat?
Vitamin A
Vitamin B
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Question 18
Which of the following is a good source of Vitamin B12?
Banana
Liver
Kale
Shiitake mushroom
Question 19
Phosphorus is an essential mineral in the body.
Which of the statements about phosphorus are correct?
Phosphorus works together with calcium and vitamin D for formation of strong bones and teeth.
Phosphorus helps to maintain normal pH in the body.
Phosphorus is needed to maintain normal fluid balance.
Pistachio nuts and potatoes are good sources of phosphorus.
Question 20
Which is not a disaccharide?
Glucose
Lactose
Maltose
Sucrose
Question 21
Which of the following conditions would yeast thrive in the most?
Dry and humid
Dry with high pH
Moist and high pH
Moist and low pH
Question 22
Social factors are important in planning meals. Which of the following is not considered a social factor?
Ethnic customs and traditions
Health status
Occasion
Vegetarianism
Question 23
Which of the following is not an artificial food additive?
monosodium glutamate
saccharin
sodium nitrite
stevia
Question 24
Which of the following method/s of heat transfer occurs when deep-frying chicken?
conduction
radiation
conduction and convection
convection and radiation
Question 25
Which of the following is not an example of ready-to-cook food?
Canned creamed soup
Dried mushrooms
Frozen mixed vegetables
Muesli bars