SS1 Third Term Food and Nutrition Past Questions and Answers

What is the primary function of magnesium in the body?

 

A. Blood clotting

B. Bone health

C. Nerve transmission

D. Iron absorption

Answer: C. Nerve transmission

Which of the following nutrients is crucial for the formation of hemoglobin?

 

A. Calcium

B. Iron

C. Vitamin C

D. Zinc

Answer: B. Iron

What is the term for the chemical process of breaking down food into simpler substances during digestion?

 

A. Fermentation

B. Respiration

C. Metabolism

D. Hydrolysis

Answer: D. Hydrolysis

Which mineral is essential for muscle contraction and relaxation?

 

A. Sodium

B. Potassium

C. Calcium

D. Magnesium

Answer: C. Calcium

What is the main function of vitamin K in the body?

 

A. Blood clotting

B. Bone health

C. Vision

D. Nerve transmission

Answer: A. Blood clotting

Which of the following is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids?

 

A. Olive oil

B. Salmon

C. Cheese

D. White bread

Answer: B. Salmon

What is the role of molybdenum in the body?

 

A. Bone health

B. Blood clotting

C. Enzyme function

D. Nerve transmission

Answer: C. Enzyme function

Which vitamin is crucial for maintaining healthy skin and vision?

 

A. Vitamin A

B. Vitamin B12

C. Vitamin E

D. Vitamin K

Answer: A. Vitamin A

What is the function of dietary fiber in the body?

 

A. Provides quick energy

B. Aids in digestion and prevents constipation

C. Enhances muscle growth

D. Boosts immune function

Answer: B. Aids in digestion and prevents constipation

Which nutrient is the body’s primary source of quick energy?

 

A. Carbohydrates

B. Proteins

C. Fats

D. Vitamins

Answer: A. Carbohydrates

What is the primary function of zinc in the body?

 

A. Blood clotting

B. Immune function

C. Nerve transmission

D. Vision

Answer: B. Immune function

Which of the following is a water-soluble vitamin important for nerve function and metabolism?

 

A. Vitamin A

B. Vitamin C

C. Vitamin D

D. Vitamin K

Answer: B. Vitamin C

What is the role of chloride in the body?

 

A. Regulating blood pressure

B. Bone health

C. Nerve transmission

D. Blood clotting

Answer: A. Regulating blood pressure

Which vitamin is crucial for the absorption of calcium in the intestines?

 

A. Vitamin A

B. Vitamin C

C. Vitamin D

D. Vitamin E

Answer: C. Vitamin D

What is the primary function of niacin (Vitamin B3) in the body?

 

A. Vision

B. Energy metabolism

C. Blood clotting

D. Antioxidant protection

Answer: B. Energy metabolism

Which mineral is important for maintaining fluid balance and nerve function in the body?

 

A. Iron

B. Sodium

C. Potassium

D. Calcium

Answer: C. Potassium

What is the function of biotin in the body?

 

A. Bone health

B. Protein synthesis

C. Blood clotting

D. Carbohydrate metabolism

Answer: D. Carbohydrate metabolism

Which of the following is a good source of vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)?

 

A. Chicken

B. Eggs

C. Oranges

D. Milk

Answer: D. Milk

What is the role of phosphorus in the body?

 

A. Blood clotting

B. Bone health

C. Nerve transmission

D. Vision

Answer: B. Bone health

Which vitamin is essential for the synthesis of collagen and the main

tenance of skin, cartilage, and bones?

 

A. Vitamin A

B. Vitamin C

C. Vitamin D

D. Vitamin K

Answer: B. Vitamin C