CUET-PG SERIES Public-health
Food And Nutrition
10 previous year questions.
Volume: 10 Ques
Yield: Medium
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2024 Chapter Questions 10 MCQs
01
PYQ 2024
medium
public-health ID: cuet-pg-
Indicators for obesity include all, EXCEPT:
1
Body Mass Index
2
Ponderal Index
3
Brocca Index
4
Breteau Index
02
PYQ 2024
medium
public-health ID: cuet-pg-
The National Nutrition Policy was announced in....and improving the purchasing power of the urban and rural poor was mentioned as an....
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1993, Indirect policy instrument
2
1998, Indirect policy instrument
3
1993, Direct short-term intervention
4
1978, Direct short-term intervention
03
PYQ 2024
medium
public-health ID: cuet-pg-
Consider the following statements and select the correct options:
(A). Proteins are made of amino acids.
(B). Essential amino acids are those which the body cannot synthesise in the required amounts.
(C). Mid Day Meal Programme of Government of India exclusively targets beggars, street vendors, etc.
(D). ICDS scheme of Government of India predominantly supports the nutritional requirement of 0-6 years children in the country.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A). Proteins are made of amino acids.
(B). Essential amino acids are those which the body cannot synthesise in the required amounts.
(C). Mid Day Meal Programme of Government of India exclusively targets beggars, street vendors, etc.
(D). ICDS scheme of Government of India predominantly supports the nutritional requirement of 0-6 years children in the country.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1
(A), (B) and (D) only
2
(B), (C) and (D) only
3
(A), (B), (C) and (D)
4
(A) and (B) only
04
PYQ 2024
medium
public-health ID: cuet-pg-
A day’s meals provide 50 grams of protein. Calculate the calories contributed by protein:
• (A) Falciparum malaria
• (B) Vivax malaria
• (C) Quartan malaria
• (D) Ovale malaria
• (A) Falciparum malaria
• (B) Vivax malaria
• (C) Quartan malaria
• (D) Ovale malaria
1
200
2
300
3
250
4
350
05
PYQ 2024
medium
public-health ID: cuet-pg-
Match List I with List II:
| List I (Dietary Reference Intake) | List II (Purpose) |
|---|---|
| A. Recommended Dietary Allowances | I. The highest average daily nutrient intake levels that are likely to pose no risk of toxicity to almost all healthy individuals of a particular population group. |
| B. Chronic Disease Risk Reduction Intakes | II. Ranges of intakes set for the energy-yielding nutrients that are sufficient to provide adequate total energy and nutrients while minimizing the risk of chronic diseases. |
| C. Tolerable Upper Intake | III. The average daily nutrient intake level that meets the needs of nearly all (97 to 98 percent) healthy people in a particular sex and life stage group. |
| D. Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges | IV. Levels of nutrient intake associated with low risks of chronic diseases. |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1
(A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
2
(A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)
3
(A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
4
(A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)
06
PYQ 2025
medium
public-health ID: cuet-pg-
Arrange the following food items in descending order (highest to lowest) according to presence of amount of Vitamin C in them: A. Lime B. Potato C. Amla or gooseberry D. Guava
1
A, C, B, D
2
A, D, B, C
3
B, A, D, C
4
C, D, A, B
07
PYQ 2025
medium
public-health ID: cuet-pg-
Which of the following are examples of food fortification? A. Iodization of salt B. Vitamin D in milk C. Vanilla essence in Ice cream D. Saccharin in toothpaste
1
A, B and D only
2
A, B and C only
3
A, C and D only
4
A and B only
08
PYQ 2025
medium
public-health ID: cuet-pg-
Classify the following foods in ascending order (lowest to highest) according to their Glycaemic Index: A. Whole grains B. Baked potato C. Brown rice D. Blackberry
1
C, B, A, D
2
A, C, B, D
3
D, A, C, B
4
C, B, D, A
09
PYQ 2025
medium
public-health ID: cuet-pg-
Hidden hunger is a form of undernutrition due to deficiency of:
1
Vitamins and Minerals
2
Carbohydrates
3
Proteins
4
Fats
10
PYQ 2026
medium
public-health ID: cuet-pg-
Which nutrient deficiency is the primary cause of "hidden hunger" in a population?
1
Protein deficiency
2
Carbohydrate deficiency
3
Micronutrient deficiency
4
Fat deficiency
About Food And Nutrition - CUET-PG
Food And Nutrition is a vital chapter for CUET-PG aspirants. Mastering the concepts covered in this chapter is essential for securing a top rank.
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