Quiz  /  Mineral Nutrition Class 9 MCQ Questions With Answers

  • 1. 
    WHAT ARE THE 6 NUTRIENTS?

  • Carbs, Meats, Fibers, Water, Protein, and Dairy
  • Fruits, Milk, Fibers, Water, Pork, and Vitamins
  • Carbs, Fats, Fibers, Water, Protein, and Vitamins
  • Carbs, Fats, Fibers, Cheese, Protein, and Vegtables

  • 2. 
    Elements essential for good health. e.g. Calcium, Iron, Potassium

  • Protein
  • Fat
  • Minerals
  • Carbohydrates

  • 3. 
    What is the function of dietary fibre in the human body?

  • Provides energy
  • Fights infection and disease
  • Keeps the digestive system healthy
  • Promotes healthy hair and nails

  • 4. 
    Eating foods rich in calcium can help reduce the risk of osteoporosis.

  • True
  • False

  • 5. 
    Which food group does a banana belong in?

  • protein
  • oils
  • fruits

  • 6. 
    In which part of the digestive system are most of the nutrients absorbed into the bloodstream?

  • Stomach
  • Oesophagus
  • Small Intestine
  • Large Intestine

  • 7. 
    The amount of energy the body gets from food is measured in.

  • Metabolism
  • Diet
  • Calories
  • Protein

  • 8. 
    Which food type is considered to be low GI?

  • Chocolate mud cake
  • Potato
  • Pasta
  • Doughnut

  • 9. 
    In which part of the digestive system is the majority of water reabsorbed by the body?

  • Stomach
  • Small Intestine
  • Oesophagus
  • Large Intestine

  • 10. 
    Put cold foods in a ______to keep them cold

  • fridge
  • chair

  • 11. 
    What does High GI mean?

  • Slow break down of carbohydrates, energy released gradually over a longer period of time
  • Glucose quickly absorbed into the bloodstream, fast release of energy
  • It is a measure of how much protein is in a product
  • It relates to the coronavirus

  • 12. 
    Which food group should we eat the least of?

  • Meat
  • Dairy
  • Breads and Grains
  • Fruit and Vegetables
  • Fats and Oils

  • 13. 
    Which one of these nutrients is NOT considered a mineral?

  • Potassium
  • Iron
  • Calcium
  • Magnesium
  • Lactose

  • 14. 
    Which food type is considered high GI?

  • Pasta
  • White bread
  • Muesli
  • Wholegrain bread

  • 15. 
    Which food group does a carrot belong in?

  • fruit
  • vegetable
  • grains

  • 16. 
    Which food group contains the sugar "lactose"?

  • Meat
  • Fruit and Vegetables
  • Dairy
  • Bread & Grains

  • 17. 
    On average, how much water should we drink during the day?

  • 1 litre
  • 4 cups
  • 1.5 litres
  • 2 litres

  • 18. 
    Which type of fat is considered more healthy than the others?

  • Trans
  • Saturated
  • Unsaturated
  • Animal

  • 19. 
    Organic compounds that control several body functions. e.g. A, C, K

  • Carbohydrates
  • Metabolism
  • Vitamins
  • Digestion

  • 20. 
    What is the recommended daily intake of calories for a male adult?

  • 2,000
  • 1,000
  • 1,500
  • 2,500

  • 21. 
    When you don't drink enough water you can become:

  • silly
  • hyper
  • intoxicated
  • dehydrated

  • 22. 
    What is a function of protein?

  • Repair and build muscle
  • Keep the body warm
  • Help with the digestive system
  • Cures asthma

  • 23. 
    Energy storage nutrients that help the body store some vitamins e.g. oils, butter, margarine

  • Fats
  • Carbohydrates
  • Minerals
  • Vitamins

  • 24. 
    What does RDI stand for?

  • Rotary Dietary Institute
  • Recommended Daily Intake
  • Reference Daily Intake
  • Reasonable Daily Intake

  • 25. 
    The body uses this to carry nutrients and waste. It also helps joints move smoothly.

  • Fat
  • Water
  • Minerals
  • Vitamin

  • 26. 
    If a person has a deficiency in vitamin C, they may have...

  • scurvy
  • Rickets
  • Osteoporosis
  • Anemia
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