Community Nutrition MCQs 50 Score: 0 Attempted: 0/50 Subscribe 1. : The main goal of community nutrition is to: (A) Improve nutritional status of individuals only (B) Prevent and control nutrition-related diseases in populations (C) Focus solely on clinical nutrition (D) Develop food industries Show All Answers 2. : Which of the following is a major public health nutrition problem in developing countries? (A) Obesity only (B) Vitamin A deficiency (C) Diabetes mellitus (D) Hypertension 3. : The Mid-Day Meal Program in schools primarily aims to: (A) Promote sports activity (B) Improve attendance and nutritional status of children (C) Reduce teacher workload (D) Encourage private schooling 4. : WHO recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first: (A) 3 months (B) 4 months (C) 6 months (D) 12 months 5. : The main source of iron in the diet is: (A) Milk (B) Green leafy vegetables (C) Butter (D) Sugar 6. : The main cause of goiter is deficiency of: (A) Iron (B) Iodine (C) Vitamin A (D) Zinc 7. : Which organization runs the âIntegrated Child Development Services (ICDS)â program in India? (A) WHO (B) UNICEF (C) Government of India (D) FAO 8. : Nutritional surveillance means: (A) Food preservation (B) Continuous monitoring of nutrition status of a community (C) Clinical treatment of malnutrition (D) Food marketing 9. : Protein Energy Malnutrition (PEM) mainly affects: (A) Adults (B) Elderly (C) Preschool children (D) Pregnant women 10. : The main cause of rickets is deficiency of: (A) Vitamin D (B) Vitamin K (C) Calcium (D) Iron 11. : Which of the following is a fat-soluble vitamin? (A) Vitamin Bââ (B) Vitamin C (C) Vitamin A (D) Niacin 12. : The disease caused by Vitamin A deficiency is: (A) Pellagra (B) Night blindness (C) Beriberi (D) Rickets 13. : Nutrition education aims to: (A) Teach cooking only (B) Promote desirable food habits and practices (C) Reduce agricultural work (D) Increase sugar consumption 14. : The term âhidden hungerâ refers to deficiency of: (A) Macronutrients (B) Energy (C) Micronutrients (D) Water 15. : The main function of dietary fiber is to: (A) Provide energy (B) Aid digestion and prevent constipation (C) Increase protein synthesis (D) Produce vitamins 16. : Which nutrient deficiency causes anemia? (A) Calcium (B) Iodine (C) Iron (D) Vitamin C 17. : Which of the following is a community-based nutrition intervention? (A) Hospital diet therapy (B) Nutrition counseling for rural mothers (C) Genetic modification of crops (D) Pharmaceutical trials 18. : The term âmalnutritionâ includes: (A) Only undernutrition (B) Only overnutrition (C) Both undernutrition and overnutrition (D) Infectious diseases 19. : The National Nutrition Policy primarily focuses on: (A) Food export (B) Improving nutritional status of the population (C) Urban planning (D) Crop diversification 20. : The main nutritional problem among pregnant women is: (A) Obesity (B) Iron-deficiency anemia (C) Goiter (D) Vitamin C deficiency 21. : Kwashiorkor is primarily caused by deficiency of: (A) Carbohydrates (B) Proteins (C) Fats (D) Vitamins 22. : Marasmus is a result of: (A) Protein deficiency only (B) Calorie deficiency (C) Vitamin deficiency (D) Mineral deficiency 23. : Community nutrition programs target: (A) Individual patients (B) Entire populations or specific groups (C) Hospital staff (D) Food manufacturers 24. : Which of the following is an indicator of chronic malnutrition? (A) Weight-for-age (B) Height-for-age (C) Weight-for-height (D) Mid-arm circumference 25. : The body mass index (BMI) is calculated as: (A) Weight Ă Height (B) Height á Weight (C) Weight á Height² (D) Weight² á Height 26. : A BMI value below 18.5 indicates: (A) Obesity (B) Normal weight (C) Underweight (D) Overweight 27. : Which mineral helps in the prevention of dental caries? (A) Fluoride (B) Iron (C) Calcium (D) Iodine 28. : Pellagra is caused by a deficiency of: (A) Thiamine (B) Niacin (C) Vitamin C (D) Folic acid 29. : The daily energy requirement depends mainly on: (A) Age, sex, and physical activity (B) Blood group (C) Height only (D) Sleep duration 30. : The primary function of carbohydrates is to: (A) Build tissue (B) Provide energy (C) Regulate hormones (D) Absorb calcium 31. : Vitamin K plays a key role in: (A) Blood clotting (B) Vision (C) Nerve function (D) Growth 32. : Which of the following is considered a lifestyle disease? (A) Scurvy (B) Diabetes mellitus (C) Beriberi (D) Rickets 33. : The term âfood securityâ means: (A) Availability and access to safe and nutritious food for all (B) Import of food from other countries (C) Food preservation (D) Restaurant hygiene 34. : Which vitamin is synthesized in the skin upon sunlight exposure? (A) Vitamin Bâ (B) Vitamin C (C) Vitamin D (D) Vitamin K 35. : The deficiency of Vitamin C causes: (A) Scurvy (B) Pellagra (C) Rickets (D) Anemia 36. : Night blindness can be prevented by consuming foods rich in: (A) Iron (B) Vitamin A (C) Vitamin E (D) Vitamin Bâ 37. : The measurement âmid-upper arm circumference (MUAC)â is used for assessing: (A) Dehydration (B) Protein-energy malnutrition (C) Blood pressure (D) Obesity 38. : Which vitamin helps in the absorption of calcium? (A) Vitamin C (B) Vitamin D (C) Vitamin Bââ (D) Vitamin K 39. : The main symptom of iodine deficiency is: (A) Rickets (B) Goiter (C) Pellagra (D) Anemia 40. : Which of the following groups is most vulnerable to malnutrition? (A) Adults (B) School teachers (C) Pregnant women and children (D) Office workers 41. : The main cause of obesity is: (A) Energy intake greater than energy expenditure (B) Protein deficiency (C) Iron deficiency (D) Vitamin deficiency 42. : Nutrition rehabilitation centers primarily deal with: (A) Infectious diseases (B) Malnourished children (C) Geriatric care (D) Surgical cases 43. : The most common form of malnutrition worldwide is: (A) Protein deficiency (B) Iron-deficiency anemia (C) Vitamin A deficiency (D) Obesity 44. : Zinc deficiency is associated with: (A) Hair loss and poor wound healing (B) Night blindness (C) Bleeding gums (D) Bone deformities 45. : The best method to prevent vitamin A deficiency is: (A) Increase consumption of liver, eggs, and carrots (B) Reduce sunlight exposure (C) Avoid fats (D) Drink more milk only 46. : Dietary diversification means: (A) Eating the same food daily (B) Consuming a variety of foods to ensure nutrient adequacy (C) Using supplements only (D) Reducing food intake 47. : The main component of the growth monitoring chart is: (A) Weight-for-age (B) Height-for-age (C) BMI (D) Head circumference 48. : The main purpose of food fortification is to: (A) Improve taste (B) Increase shelf life (C) Add essential nutrients to foods (D) Reduce calories 49. : The key strategy to prevent iron-deficiency anemia is: (A) Use of iron-fortified foods (B) Drinking more water (C) Increasing sugar intake (D) Avoiding vegetables 50. : The âTriple Burden of Malnutritionâ includes: (A) Underweight, obesity, and micronutrient deficiencies (B) Only underweight (C) Infectious diseases (D) Vitamin excess