Science Quiz for Kids - Components of Food - Multiple - Choice Questions part 2

Science Quiz for Kids - Components of Food - Multiple - Choice Questions part 2
1. Which of these provides energy?
a) vitamins        b) minerals            c)carbohydrates              d)water                   (c)

2. Which of these is the quickest source of energy?
a) sugars          b) starch                c) proteins                 d) fats                      (a)

3.In which vitamin would your body be most deficient if you did not eat fresh fruits and green vegetables?
a) vitamin A      b) vitamin B         c) vitamin C                d) vitamin D              (c)

4. Which mineral is necessary for the formation of strong bones & muscles?
a) proteins          b) calcium           c) Phosphorus         d) potassium            (b)

5. Which of these forms most of our body weight?
a) proteins          b) fats                c) carbohydrates            d) water            (b)

6. Iron is a
a) mineral          b) fat                c) vitamin                 d) protein                  (a)

7. Obesity occurs due to
a) overeating of carbohydrates & fats     b) not eating enough carbohydrates & fats
c) overeating of vitamins & minerals         d) not eating enough vitamins & minerals     (a)

8. In which of the following diseases will you advise the intake of iodized salt?
a) beri - beri          b) goitree           c) scurvy              d) rickets                      (b)

9. For developing strong bones & teeth, which two minerals will you take more in your diet?
a) iron & sodium    b) iron & calcium         c) iodine & fluorine         d) calcium & phosphorus    (d)

10. Marasmus is caused due to diet insufficient in
a) proteins             b) carbohydrates       c) fats               d) all of these                 (d)