CUET Home Science MCQs Meal Planning

Question. Pulses and legumes provide which of the following nutrients
(a) Fatty acids
(b) Fat
(c) Vitamin B2
(d) Invisible fats

Answer : C 

Question. What is the calorie requirement of women doing sedentary work?
(a) 2425 kcal
(b) 1875 kcal
(c) 2225 kcal
(d) 3800 kcal

Answer : B

Question. Meals can be made attractive by
(a) Trying different combinations
(b) Using contrasting colours
(c) Ensuring variety
(d) All of the above

Answer : D 

Question. Why is Calcium required for an infant aged 0 to 12 months?
(a) High metabolic rate
(b) Muscles grow in size and strength
(c) Increase in blood volume
(d) Increase in bone structure

Answer : D

Question. Meal planning is important because it
(i) Retains nutrients during preparation
(ii) Gives variety
(iii) Saves resources
(iv) Reduces costs
Whic of the following is the correct answer?
(a) Only i and ii
(b) Only i, ii and iv
(c) Only ii and iii
(d) All of these

Answer : D

Question. Carotenoids and Vitamin C are mainly provided by which of the food groups
(a) Pulses and legumes
(b) Fruits and vegetables
(c) Fats and sugar
(d) Milk and milk products

Answer : B 

Question. According to the ICMR, the portion size of cereals and millets in a balanced diet should be _______.
(a) 30 gm
(b) 50 gm
(c) 20 gm
(d) 40 gm

Answer : A

Question. What amount of Protein is required by an adolescent aged 13-15 years?
(a) 65 g
(b) 78 g
(c) 70 g
(d) 75 g

Answer : C

Question. How can we make a meal economical?
(a) By making it attractive
(b) By adding preservatives
(c) By ensuring good taste
(d) By reusing leftovers

Answer : D

Question. Who among the following are known as Heavy Workers?
(a) Labourers
(b) Housewives
(c) Office staff
(d) Watchmen

Answer : A

Question. What is the calories requirement per day of an infant aged 6 to 12 months?
(a) 92 kcal/kg body weight
(b) 80 kcal/kg body weight
(c) 2.05 g/kg body weight
(d) 1.65 g/kg body weight

Answer : B

Question. The factors that influence the selection of food are
(a) Regional preferences
(b) Myths and superstitions
(c) Peer group
(d) All of the above

Answer : D

Question. What will Calcium deficiency in an adolescent lead to?
(a) Decrease in physical growth
(b) Metabolic rate reduces
(c) Stunted and uneven growth
(d) All of the above

Answer : C 

Question. Which of the following is not correct with respect to nutritional requirement of a pregnant woman?
(a) A pregnant woman requires 300 kcal more than a normal adult woman.
(b) A pregnant woman requires 15 g more protein than a normal adult woman.
(c) The Iron requirement is 50 mg.
(d) The Calcium requirement is 1000 mg.

Answer : C 

Question. Why is Vitamin A essential for a pregnant woman?
(a) To increase body weight
(b) For regeneration of blood cells
(c) For providing immunity
(d) To improve foeto-placental functioning

Answer : D

Question. What is the calorie intake of a child aged 7 to 12 years?
(a) 2190 kcal
(b) 1690 kcal
(c) 1240 kcal
(d) None of the above

Answer : A

Question. Pregnant women are asked to eat coconuts to deliver a fair skinned baby. This is an example of
(a) Culture
(b) Myths and superstitions
(c) Family food practices
(d) Media influence

Answer : B

Question. A balanced diet should provide _____% of total calories from proteins.
(a) 45-65%
(b) 10-35%
(c) 20-35%
(d) 10-20%

Answer : B 

Question. Assertion (A) Above the age of 60 years, intake of sweets should be restricted and may be replaced by fruits.
Reason (R) Individuals tend to become physiologically less active after the age of 60 and their energy requirements reduce.
(a) A is true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) A is true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) Both A and R are false.

Answer : A

Question. Match the following.
      List-I                                                        List-II
A. Men doing sedentary work                  1. 1875 kcal
B. Women doing sedentary work             2. 2425 kcal
C. Men doing heavy work                        3. 2925 kcal
D. Women doing heavy work                   4. 3800 kcal
Codes
     A B C D
(a) 2 1 4 3
(b) 4 3 2 1
(c) 3 1 4 2
(d) 2 4 1 3

Answer : A