Free Health and Nutrition MCQs with Answers
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- A. Blood
- B. Liver
- C. Respiratory Tract
- D. Bladder
Explanation: Bronchitis is inflammation of the bronchi, the air passages leading to the lungs, so it affects the respiratory tract.
Correct answer: Respiratory Tract- A. Grapes
- B. Orange
- C. Apple
- D. Avocados
Explanation: Avocados are fruit but are relatively energy-dense because they contain substantial healthy fat, so large portions can contribute to…
Correct answer: Avocados- A. Lower Fat yogurt
- B. Simple Bread
- C. High fat cheese
- D. None of these
Explanation: Lower-fat yogurt can provide protein and calcium with less saturated fat than high-fat cheese, making it a healthier snack choice.
Correct answer: Lower Fat yogurt- A. Use of junk food
- B. Use of soft Drinks
- C. Use of Alcohol
- D. do a lot of exercise
Explanation: Heavy alcohol use is a well-established cause of liver diseases such as alcoholic fatty liver, hepatitis, and cirrhosis.
Correct answer: Use of Alcohol- A. Brown Bread
- B. Chicken
- C. Snacks
- D. Cured & processed Meats
Explanation: Cured and processed meats are high in sodium and often contain saturated fat, which can increase fluid retention and cardiovascular…
Correct answer: Cured & processed Meats- A. Figs
- B. Blueberries
- C. Avocados
- D. None of these
Explanation: Among these choices, figs contain the most natural sugar, while blueberries contain less and avocados are very low in sugar.
Correct answer: Figs- A. Cold drinks
- B. Green tea
- C. Mango shakes
- D. None of these
Explanation: Unsweetened green tea provides fluids and beneficial plant compounds without the high sugar of cold drinks or mango shakes.
Correct answer: Green tea- A. Zinc
- B. Phosphorus
- C. Calcium
- D. Iron
Explanation: Vitamin C improves the absorption of non-haem iron, the form found mainly in plant foods, by helping convert it into a more absorbable…
Correct answer: Iron- A. Screening Test
- B. Brain Test
- C. Cardio Test
- D. None of these
Explanation: A screening test is used as an initial check in apparently healthy people to identify possible signs or risk of disease.
Correct answer: Screening Test- A. Help in immune system
- B. Help to digest food
- C. Help cardiac activity
- D. Help to improve memory
Explanation: Zinc supports normal immune-system function and also helps wound healing and growth.
Correct answer: Help in immune system- A. Calcium
- B. Potassium K+
- C. Zinc
- D. Phosphorus
Explanation: Potassium is an electrolyte that helps regulate fluid balance inside cells, along with nerve and muscle function.
Correct answer: Potassium K+- A. Sir Edward Mellanby
- B. Dr.Fink
- C. Dr yally
- D. None of these
Explanation: Sir Edward Mellanby established the antirachitic factor later identified as vitamin D through experiments on rickets.
Correct answer: Sir Edward Mellanby- A. Thymine
- B. Pytonadione
- C. fo;ate
- D. None of these
Explanation: Vitamin K is commonly called phytonadione or phylloquinone, especially for vitamin K1.
Correct answer: Pytonadione