Question
The table shows some of the nutrients found in yoghurt. 
One serving size of yoghurt is 150g.
One of the nutrients in the yoghurt is required for healthy bones and teeth.
What is the mass of this nutrient in one serving of yoghurt ?
A 0.24g B 2.25g C 7.20g D 10.35g
▶️Answer/Explanation
Ans: A
The correct answer is A, because :
Calcium is the nutrient required for healthy bones and teeth.
In given data, As per 100g the calcium is 0.16g
So 15og of yoghurt serves calcium of (150 × 0.16) ÷ 100
Calcium needed is 24 ÷ 100 = 0.24g
Question
Which food would add more fibre as part of a balanced diet?
A) black beans
B) cheese
C) eggs
D) tuna fish
▶️Answer/Explanation
Ans: A
The correct answer is A (black beans), because :
Black beans adds more fibre in a diet.
Whereas,
- Cheese is rich in proteins, calcium, vitamins.
- egg is rich in protein, vitamins, minerals
- Tuna fish is rich in protein, omega 3 fatty acids, vitamins and minerals
Question
What should be increased in the diet of a person suffering from constipation?
A fats
B fibre (roughage)
C iron
D protein
▶️Answer/Explanation
Ans B
The correct answer is B, because :
Constipation is difficulty in passage of stools.
But people suffering with constipation needs to include High fiber foods, Fluids and even regular exercise plays a role.
In the given options, fibres or roughage is correct option.
Question
The table shows the recommended daily amounts (RDA) of some nutrients for a person with special dietary requirements, and their actual intake of those nutrients.
What would the person be at risk of developing if they continued with the same daily intake of these nutrients?
(A) constipation
(B) coronary heart disease
(C) obesity
(D) scurvy
▶️Answer/Explanation
Ans: D
The correct answer is D, because :
In the given table, the RDA and actual intake of all nutrients are either same or approximate but the Vitamin C is so different in intake and RDA
Means, on prolonged time it becomes so deficient in the body causing vitamin C deficiency
Vitamin C deficiency causes Scurvy.