Food Components and Their Functions MCQs 50 Score: 0 Attempted: 0/50 Subscribe 1. : The major components of food are: (A) Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water (B) Sugar, salt, color, and flavor (C) Only carbohydrates and fats (D) Fiber and starch only Show All Answers 2. : The main function of carbohydrates in the diet is to: (A) Provide energy (B) Build muscles (C) Regulate hormones (D) Aid mineral absorption 3. : The energy yield from 1 gram of carbohydrate is: (A) 4 kcal (B) 7 kcal (C) 9 kcal (D) 2 kcal 4. : The primary function of proteins is: (A) Growth and tissue repair (B) Energy storage (C) Body hydration (D) Improve digestion 5. : Fats provide how many kilocalories per gram? (A) 9 kcal (B) 4 kcal (C) 7 kcal (D) 5 kcal 6. : The basic unit of proteins is: (A) Amino acid (B) Fatty acid (C) Glucose (D) Peptide 7. : The main storage form of carbohydrates in the human body is: (A) Glycogen (B) Glucose (C) Cellulose (D) Maltose 8. : Which component helps in maintaining water balance in the body? (A) Minerals (B) Carbohydrates (C) Proteins (D) Fats 9. : The main function of dietary fiber is to: (A) Aid digestion and prevent constipation (B) Provide calories (C) Build muscles (D) Store energy 10. : Which of the following is a simple carbohydrate? (A) Glucose (B) Starch (C) Cellulose (D) Pectin 11. : Lipids are composed mainly of: (A) Carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen (B) Carbon, nitrogen, and sulfur (C) Oxygen and phosphorus (D) Hydrogen and chlorine 12. : The building blocks of fats are: (A) Fatty acids and glycerol (B) Amino acids (C) Glucose and fructose (D) Minerals and water 13. : Which type of fatty acid has no double bonds? (A) Saturated fatty acid (B) Unsaturated fatty acid (C) Polyunsaturated fatty acid (D) Essential fatty acid 14. : The function of vitamins is mainly to: (A) Regulate body metabolism (B) Provide energy (C) Build tissues (D) Strengthen bones directly 15. : The vitamin essential for good vision is: (A) Vitamin A (B) Vitamin C (C) Vitamin D (D) Vitamin E 16. : Vitamin C is also known as: (A) Ascorbic acid (B) Retinol (C) Tocopherol (D) Niacin 17. : The main function of vitamin D is to: (A) Help in calcium absorption (B) Promote digestion (C) Aid in blood clotting (D) Improve vision 18. : Vitamin K is important for: (A) Blood clotting (B) Eye health (C) Bone strength (D) Nerve function 19. : Minerals are classified as: (A) Major and trace minerals (B) Soluble and insoluble (C) Organic and inorganic (D) Active and passive 20. : Calcium is necessary for: (A) Bone and teeth formation (B) Blood pressure regulation (C) Energy metabolism (D) Hormone production 21. : Iron is essential for: (A) Formation of hemoglobin (B) Bone development (C) Muscle contraction (D) Blood clotting 22. : Sodium and potassium regulate: (A) Nerve impulses and fluid balance (B) Bone structure (C) Enzyme activity (D) Energy production 23. : The main function of water in the body is to: (A) Maintain temperature and transport nutrients (B) Provide energy (C) Build muscle (D) Form bones 24. : Proteins can act as: (A) Enzymes, hormones, and antibodies (B) Energy storage molecules only (C) Sugars (D) Minerals 25. : The indigestible polysaccharide in plant cell walls is: (A) Cellulose (B) Starch (C) Glycogen (D) Pectin 26. : Which of the following is a disaccharide? (A) Sucrose (B) Glucose (C) Fructose (D) Galactose 27. : The function of enzymes in food is to: (A) Catalyze biochemical reactions (B) Provide color (C) Supply energy (D) Preserve flavor 28. : The term “essential amino acids” refers to: (A) Amino acids that cannot be synthesized by the body (B) All amino acids in food (C) Non-protein compounds (D) Amino acids used only in children 29. : The main storage form of fat in animals is: (A) Triglycerides (B) Cholesterol (C) Phospholipids (D) Steroids 30. : The component responsible for the flavor of butter is: (A) Diacetyl (B) Casein (C) Lactose (D) Stearic acid 31. : The most abundant mineral in the human body is: (A) Calcium (B) Iron (C) Phosphorus (D) Magnesium 32. : Antioxidant vitamins include: (A) Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Beta-carotene (B) Vitamin D and K (C) Vitamin B1 and B2 (D) Vitamin A and D 33. : Which component provides structural support in plants? (A) Cellulose (B) Sucrose (C) Maltose (D) Protein 34. : The main function of phospholipids is: (A) Forming cell membranes (B) Energy storage (C) Producing hormones (D) Strengthening bones 35. : Deficiency of protein leads to: (A) Kwashiorkor (B) Scurvy (C) Night blindness (D) Rickets 36. : Which nutrient helps regulate metabolism as coenzymes? (A) B-complex vitamins (B) Fats (C) Water (D) Fiber 37. : The sweetness in fruits is mainly due to: (A) Fructose (B) Sucrose (C) Lactose (D) Maltose 38. : Cholesterol is found only in: (A) Animal-based foods (B) Plant-based foods (C) Fruits and vegetables (D) Cereals 39. : Omega-3 fatty acids are beneficial for: (A) Heart health (B) Bone growth (C) Eye color (D) Skin tanning 40. : The main function of starch in food is: (A) Energy storage in plants (B) Provide color (C) Control pH (D) Improve flavor 41. : The body stores excess glucose as: (A) Glycogen (B) Starch (C) Protein (D) Cellulose 42. : Minerals required in very small quantities are called: (A) Trace elements (B) Major minerals (C) Electrolytes (D) Micronutrients 43. : Which of the following is a water-soluble vitamin? (A) Vitamin C (B) Vitamin A (C) Vitamin D (D) Vitamin E 44. : The major component of blood plasma is: (A) Water (B) Protein (C) Fat (D) Glucose 45. : Protein quality depends on: (A) Amino acid composition (B) Caloric value (C) Texture (D) Color 46. : The main function of dietary fat is: (A) Energy source and absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (B) Water balance (C) Protein synthesis (D) Enzyme activity 47. : The fat-soluble vitamins are: (A) A, D, E, K (B) B1, B2, C, B12 (C) C, D, E, F (D) A, B, C, D 48. : The mineral necessary for thyroid hormone synthesis is: (A) Iodine (B) Iron (C) Zinc (D) Calcium 49. : Which nutrient helps maintain osmotic pressure in cells? (A) Sodium (B) Calcium (C) Iron (D) Phosphorus 50. : The main function of food components is to: (A) Support growth, provide energy, and regulate body functions (B) Give food color (C) Change pH (D) Improve smell