SS3 Second Term Food and Nutrition Past Questions And Answers

Food and nutrition with another set of 20 SS3 questions.

21. What is the primary function of the kidneys in relation to nutrition?

a) Blood circulation

b) Nutrient absorption

c) Waste filtration

d) Oxygen transportation

 

Answer: c) Waste filtration

 

22. Which vitamin is essential for proper blood clotting?

a) Vitamin A

b) Vitamin D

c) Vitamin K

d) Vitamin C

 

Answer: c) Vitamin K

 

23. What is the term for the process of breaking down large food molecules into smaller ones for absorption?

a) Digestion

b) Respiration

c) Circulation

d) Synthesis

 

Answer: a) Digestion

 

24. Which of the following nutrients is classified as a micronutrient?

a) Carbohydrates

b) Proteins

c) Vitamins

d) Fats

 

Answer: c) Vitamins

 

25. What is the significance of amino acids in the human body?

a) Energy production

b) Building muscle and tissues

c) Immune system support

d) Blood clotting

 

Answer: b) Building muscle and tissues

 

26. Which mineral is vital for nerve function and is commonly found in bananas and potatoes?

a) Sodium

b) Potassium

c) Calcium

d) Magnesium

 

Answer: b) Potassium

 

27. What is the term for the total energy expenditure by the body at rest?

a) Basal metabolic rate (BMR)

b) Active metabolic rate (AMR)

c) Resting metabolic rate (RMR)

d) Total metabolic rate (TMR)

 

Answer: a) Basal metabolic rate (BMR)

 

28. Which nutrient deficiency can lead to conditions like rickets in children?

a) Vitamin A

b) Vitamin D

c) Vitamin K

d) Vitamin C

 

Answer: b) Vitamin D

 

29. What is the primary function of the gallbladder in digestion?

a) Producing bile

b) Storing bile

c) Digesting proteins

d) Absorbing nutrients

 

Answer: b) Storing bile

 

30. Which type of dietary fat should be limited to promote heart health?

a) Saturated fat

b) Monounsaturated fat

c) Polyunsaturated fat

d) Trans fat

 

Answer: a) Saturated fat

 

31. What role does calcium play in the body, aside from bone health?

a) Muscle contraction

b) Blood clotting

c) Nerve transmission

d) Oxygen transport

 

Answer: c) Nerve transmission

 

32. Which organ produces insulin to regulate blood sugar levels?

a) Liver

b) Pancreas

c) Kidneys

d) Stomach

 

Answer: b) Pancreas

 

33. What is the term for the process of converting food into energy within the cells?

a) Absorption

b) Respiration

c) Synthesis

d) Metabolism

 

Answer: b) Respiration

 

34. Which vitamin is crucial for vision and is commonly found in carrots and sweet potatoes?

a) Vitamin A

b) Vitamin C

c) Vitamin E

d) Vitamin K

 

Answer: a) Vitamin A

 

35. What is the main function of antioxidants in the body?

a) Enhancing taste

b) Preventing cell damage

c) Boosting energy

d) Aiding digestion

 

Answer: b) Preventing cell damage