Nutrition Foundations and Deficiencies MCQ - Practice Questions

1A meal provides 10 g carbohydrate, 5 g protein and 4 g fat. Using the energy values 4 kcal/g for carbohydrate, 4 kcal/g for protein and 9 kcal/g for fat, how much energy does the meal provide?

2Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below. List I (Substance) 1. Salivary amylase 2. Pepsin 3. Insulin 4. Bile salts List II (Role) P. Begins protein digestion in the stomach Q. Helps fat digestion in the small intestine R. Begins carbohydrate digestion in the mouth S. Helps regulate blood glucose

3Consider the following statements about protein digestion: 1. Protein digestion begins in the stomach with pepsin. 2. Excess nitrogen from amino acids is converted to urea and excreted by the kidneys. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

4Which of the following statements about vitamins is incorrect?

5A Mahila Supervisor reviews four counselling messages: 1. Begin thick, mashed complementary food after completion of 6 months while continuing breastfeeding. 2. An elderly person generally needs less total energy but still needs nutrient-dense food rich in protein, calcium, fibre and micronutrients. 3. A little fat in a meal helps absorption of vitamins A, D, E and K. 4. Milk alone is a complete dietary answer to iron deficiency. How many of these messages are correct?