1701. The term used for the food or any substance that supplies the body with elements necessary for metabolism:

A. Health
B. Nutrient *
C. Food
D. All these

1702. Which of the following tests helps in diagnosis of cancer ?

A. X-ray
B. Urine test
C. Blood test
D. Biopsy test *

1703. Which one of the following descending order of items by their fat content ?

A. Egg Yolk, Butter, Cheese, Cream, Milk
B. Butter, Ghee, Cheese, Egg Yolk, Cream
C. Cream, Cheese, Condensed milk, Egg whole, Cow milk
D. Ghee, Butter, Egg Yolk, cheese, Condensed milk *

1704. Which of the following minerals plays an important role in preventing dental decay ?

A. Sodium
B. Iodine
C. Iron
D. Fluorine *

1705. The liquid that escapes during defrosting frozen meat contains ________ bacteria:

A. Campylobacter
B. Nitrobacter
C. Azobacter
D. Salmonella *

1706. Insectivorous plants are :

A. Autotrophic *
B. Saprophytic
C. Symbiotic
D. Parasites

1707. Among the following food items, Which one has the highest amount of carbohydrates ?

A. Apple
B. Banana *
C. Cabbage
D. Pea

1708. Which among the following is the richest source of ascorbic acid ?

A. Apple
B. Bean
C. Carrot
D. Guava *

1709. The most common cause of food-borne illness is the presence of what in foods ?

A. Bacteria *
B. Chemical preservatives
C. Viruses
D. Molds

1710. Which of the following foods (one ounce of edible raw portion of each) provides the largest number of Kcal of energy ?

A. Cheese
B. Meat
C. Margarine *
D. Wheat