Form 2 Chap 3: Nutrition MCQ

1 Human body needs vitamins 8 Which of the following is correct?

A to convert fats to energy Food class Example
B to prevent constipation A Iron Meat
C in large quantities to help in the digestion of food B Fats Rice
D in small quantities to maintain the health of the C Proteins Apples
person D carbohydrates Green leaf vegetables

2 When a glucose solution was boiled with reagent, X,

a brick red precipitate was formed. What is reagent 9 Vitamins can be classified as
X? A plant and animal vitamins
A ethanol C Millon’s reagent B first class and second-class vitamins
B iodine solution D Benedict’s solution C soluble and insoluble vitamins
D water soluble and fat soluble vitamins
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Which of the following classes of food supply energy
to the body?
10 In order to maintain a healthy body, an individual
A fibre and water
must
B vitamins and minerals
A eat a large quantity of proteins and fats, and very
C fats and carbohydrates
little carbohydrates
D carbohydrates and proteins
B take small amounts of solid food and a large
quantity of liquids
Which of the following types of food provides mainly C have plenty of fruits and vegetables with very
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carbohydrates in the diet? little proteins and fat
A meat C cheese D eat the correct proportion of the various classes of
B bread D green vegetables food in moderate amounts

Chen Yi brought tapioca flour for his mother. He Which of the statements about balanced diets is true?
5 wants to test whether there is starch and proteins in it. 11 A it consists of the same amount of various classes of
What kind of tests must he carry out? food for everybody
I boil a solution of the flour with Millon’s reagent B it does not depend on the climate where the
II add iodine solution to a solution of the flour and person live
shake it well C it will be different for people who carry out
III boil a solution of the flour with Benedict’s different physical activities
solution D It can be only determined according to what the
A I and II only C II and III only person can afford
B I and III only D I, II and III
6 Which of the following describes the test for fats? 12 The classes of food found in meat and sugar are
A The food sample is boiled with Millon’s reagent mainly
B Iodine solution is mixed with the food sample Meat Sugar
C The food sample is placed on a filter paper and A vitamin Fibre
left to dry B Proteins carbohydrates
D Benedict’s solution is mixed with the food sample C Fats minerals
D carbohydrates fats
7 A certain class of food, Y, can provide energy,
dissolve certain vitamins, and keep the body warm. Carrots, green vegetables and oranges are good
What is Y? 13
sources of
A carbohydrates C fibre A vitamins C proteins
B proteins D fats B fats D carbohydrates
 14 Which of the following statements about fibres is 22 In the mouth, the enzyme amylase acts on the food
not true? to start the process of digestion. Which of the
A Fibres help in defeacation process. following statements about amylase is not true?
B Fibres can be digested to become glucose A It does not affect proteins and fat
C Fibres do not provide any nutrient to the body B It is produced in the salivary glands
D Fibres are found in fruits and green leafy C It helps in the breakdown of starch
vegetables D It can work only in an acidic environment

15 Which of the following vitamins are soluble in 23 Which of the following is a function of
water?
A vitamins A and B C vitamins E and K hydrochloric acid that is found in stomach juice?
B vitamins B and C D vitamins A, D, E and K A neutralises the alkali from the saliva
B breaks down proteins into amino acids
C speeds up the production of amylase from the
16 A person who is suffering from goitre should eat mouth
more D protects the stomach walls from the enzymes in
A carrots C oranges the stomach
B cereals D seaweeds
24 What is the function of bile?
17 What is the function of iron? A emulsifies fat into oil droplets
A The provision of energy B removes fibre from the carbohydrates
B The digestion of proteins C acts as a catalyst for the digestion of proteins
C The respiration process D increases the acidity of the food that comes
D The formation of haemoglobin from the stomach

18 What happens during the process of digestion? 25 Digested food is absorbed in the
A Vitamins act as catalysts to speed up the process A liver C large intestine
B The rate of absorption of food into the body is B anus D small intestine
slowed down
C Large food molecules are broken down into 26 Digested food enters the blood stream from the
small molecules alimentary canal by a process known as
D The small intestine crushes the food A catalysis C peristalsis
mechanically. B diffusion D compression

19 What is the final product of protein digestion? 27 Which of the following cannot be absorbed by the
A amino acids C glycerol villi?
B fatty acids D simple sugars A fibre C fatty acid
B glucose D amino acids
20 What is the function of the pancreas?
A remove water from digested food 28 Which of the following is reabsorbed into the
B absorb glucose into the blood stream bloodstream in the large intestine?
C supply digestive juices to the small intestine J undigested food L minerals
D increase the surface area of the alimentary canal K water M vitamins
A J and K only C K, L and M only
21 Physical digestion takes place in the B L and M only D J, K, L and M
I intestines III mouth
II stomach IV liver 29 The process by which faeces are removed from the
A I and II only C II and III only body is known as
B I and IV only D III and IV only A excretion C reabsorption
B defecation D solidification
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constipation?
A Eating a high-protein diet.
B Eating meals at irregular hours.
C Reducing the amount of fibre intake.
D drinking sufficient amount of water Diagram shows a food test that is carried out on 5 ml
of olive oil. Water and reagent X is added to the test
tube. The mixture is shaken, and a cloudy white
31 emulsion is observed. What is reagent X?
A Benedict’s reagent C Millon’s reagent
B iodine D alcohol

36 Rosli ate two pieces of roti canai with fish curry and
What class of food is present in large quantities in the two fried chicken nuggets. His meal is not balanced
food shown above? because it does not contain
A proteins C water A fats C proteins
B fibre D fats B fibre D carbohydrates

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Diagram shows certain food tests that are carried

out on a sample of food. Both test tubes show
Diagram shows a food pyramid. Which group of food
positive results. Which of the following is most
will increase the risk of a heart attack if taken
likely the food sample tested?
excessively?
A chocolate milk C fish porridge
A cereals and rice C meats and proteins
B orange juice D peanut oil
B fats and sugars D fruits and vegetables
33 Which class of food is used mainly to repair damaged 38 Margarine, butter and oils are usually found at the top
cells? level of a food pyramid. Which type of food would
A water C carbohydrates belong in the same level?
B vitamins D proteins A sweets C eggs
B milk D bean curd
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Which minerals prevent anaemia and muscle
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cramps? Which factors must be considered when planning a
Prevents muscle balanced diet?
Prevents anaemia I the type of work a person does
cramps
A phosphorus Iron II the gender of a person
B iron Sodium III the person’s age
C Potassium Phosphorus IV the weather
D Sodium potassium A I only C I and IV only
B III only D I, II and III only
40 Which statement is true about digestion? 43 Diagram shows the flow of food through the
A Digestion only occurs in the stomach digestive system.
B Digestion takes place without enzymes mouth → oesophagus → Y→ Z → large intestine
C Saiva helps to break down starch into glucose What do Y and Z represent?
D Proteins are digested in the mouth Y Z
A Pancreas Liver
41 B Liver Stomach
C Small intestine Pancreas
D Stomach Small intestine

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The diagram shows organ H which is part of the

Which enzymes are present at P, Q and R?
digestive system. The contents of organs H are tested.
P Q R
What will be found in the contents?
A Protease Amylase Protease & I acid III protease
& amylase lipase II lipase IV bile
B Protease Protease & Protease, lipase A II and III only C I and III only
amylase & amylase B III and IV only D I, II and IV only
C Amylase Protease Protease, lipase
& amylase 45 Which characteristics of the small intestine helps
D amylase Protease & Protease &
lipase amylase it to function efficiently?
A has many villi
42 B has a thick and elastic wall
C is less than 2 metres long
D does not have enzyme

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Diagram shows the human digestive. What is the

importance of organ X?
A To emulsify fats and oils Diagram shows the human digestive system.
B To digest protein and produce a thick liquid called What process takes place in organ P?
chyme A water and minerals are reabsorbed
C to reabsorb water B faeces is removed from the body
D to produce saliva C digested food is absorbed
D fibre is formed
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Which of the following is a healthy eating habit?
A Eating breakfast before 6.00 am
B skipping breakfast
C eating nutritious food for breakfast.
D eating food high in fibre and fats for breakfast

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Which health problem is caused by a high salt diet?
A diabetes C hypertension
B obesity D bulimia

49 The end products of the digestion of bread and

noodles are mainly
A vitamins and minerals
B amino acids
C fatty acids and glycerol
D glucose

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Which of the following are healthy eating practices
to avoid constipation?
I drink more water
II eat more oily foods
III reduce the intake of solid foods
IV eat fruits that contain fibre
A I and II only C II and III only
B III and IV only D I and IV only