DIETITIAN

PROMETRIC
PRACTICE

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01. Match the following.
List-I List-II

a. Testicular tissue 1. Menstrual period stops

b. Sclerosis 2. Testicular tissue mass decreases

c. Menopause 3. Risk of bone loss

d. Osteoporosis 4. Tube carrying sperm becomes less elastic

A.a-1, b-3, c-4, d-2

B.a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3
C.a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1
D.a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
Answer:
Option B

02. How much calories should healthy adult take in full diet?
A.2000
B.2450
C.2500
D.2400
Answer:
Option B

03. RDA of thiamin (ICMR, 2010) for a modertely active man is

A.1.2 mg/day
B.1.4 mg/day
C.1.5 mg/day
D.1.7 mg/day
Answer:
Option B

04. For which disease blended diet is given?

A.Cardiovascular
B.Urinary tract
C.GIT
D.Muscular
Answer:

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Option C

05. Which of the following is telecasted for nutritional awareness?

A.Programmes showing food making with readily aware material
B.Food for young children
C.Talks by expert regarding nutritions food
D.All of the above
Answer:
Option D

06. Match the following.

List-I (Diseases) List-II (Symptoms)

a. Diabetes 1. Peyer's patches

b. Chronic renal failure 2. Large, pale and foul smelling stools

c. Infective hepatitis 3. Portal hypertension

d. Typhoid 4. Anorexia and dark coloured urine

e. Coeliac disease 5. Uremia and azotemia

6. Polyuria and polydipsia

A.a-6, b-5, c-4, d-1, e-2

B.a-1, b-5, c-4, d-6, e-3
C.a-6, b-1, c-5, d-2, e-3
D.a-4, b-3, c-5, d-1, e-2
Answer:
Option A

07. A cycle menu contains

1. menu rotated at definite interval.
2. a seven days' menu.
3. set menu
4. menu of the day
A.1, 2 and 3
B.1 and 2
C.2 and 3
D.1 and 3

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Answer:
Option C

08. Following are the symptoms of ascorbic acid deficiency.

1. Symmetrical dermatitis
2. Gingivitis
3. Oedema
4. Delayed wound healing
5. Petechial haemorrhage
A.1, 2 and 4
B.2, 4 and 5
C.2, 3 and 4
D.2, 3 and 5
Answer:
Option B

09. How much body fat is required by adolescence girl to maintain regular
ovulation?
A.23%
B.22%
C.20%
D.25%
Answer:
Option B

10. What is/are the reason(s) for non-compliance to dietary advice?

A.Resistance to changing a diet
B.Lack of relevant education
C.Both A and B
D.None of the above
Answer:
Option C

11. What should be avoided in low fat diet?

A.High fat food like nuts and seed
B.Fried food
C.Fat free and cream

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D.All of the above
Answer:
Option D

12. Additional energy and protein requirement during pregnancy is

A.700 kcals and 30 g
B.300 kcals and 15 g
C.350 kcals and 15 g
D.300 kcals and 30 g
Answer:
Option B

13. Who helps in monitoring the dietary intake of individual?

A.Dietician
B.Doctors
C.Nurses
D.Vet
Answer:
Option A

14. Assertion (A) Including oats and its products in the diet, helps in reducing
the risk of cardio-vascular diseases in population.
Reason (R) B-glucan helps in normalising the lipid profile.
A.Both A and R are true
B.Both A and R are false
C.A is true, but R is false
D.A is false, but R is true
Answer:
Option A

15. Which is a method of assessing dietary intake by listing all food consumed
in previous 24-hours period?
A.Pre-eating habit
B.24 hours recall
C.24 hours diary
D.None of these

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Answer:
Option B

16. Match the following.

List-I (Hormones) List-II (Applications)

a. HcG 1. Stimulates maternal respiration

b. Prolactin 2. Maintains corpus luteum function

c. Progesterone 3. Stimulation of uterine growth

d. Estrogen 4. Promotes mammary gland growth

A.a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4

B.a-4, b-2, c-3, d-1
C.a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3
D.a-1, b-4, c-3, d-2
Answer:
Option C

17. What is the type of physiological change that takes place during adulthood
around the age of 30?
A.The lens of the eye start to stiffen and thicken
B.Skin becomes drier and wrinkle starts to appear
C.Age spots and blood vessels become more apparent as the skin continues to dry and get thinner
D.The immune system becomes less adapt at fighting of illness and reproductive capacity starts to decline
Answer:
Option A

18. Arrange the following steps involved in conducting 24 hours dietary recall in
correct sequence.
1. Convert the amount of food and beverages, consumed into amount of raw
foods.
2. Standardise the recipes.
3. Preparation and pre-testing of questionnaire.
4. Compare energy and nutrient intake with RDA.
5. Collect information on all foods and beverages eaten by respondent in

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previous 24 hours, using standardised equipment.
6. Calculate energy and nutrients using food composition tables.
A.2, 5, 3, 1, 6, 4
B.5, 2, 3, 1, 6, 4
C.3, 5, 2, 1, 6, 4
D.3, 5, 1, 2, 6, 4
Answer:
Option C

19. Arrange the following in correct sequence, the metabolic changes occurring
in uncontrolled diabetes mellitus patient.
1. Glycosuria
2. Dehydration
3. Hyperglycemia
4. Anuria
5. Peripheral circulatory failure
A.3, 1, 5, 2 and 4
B.1, 3, 2, 5 and 4
C.3, 1, 2, 5 and 4
D.3, 1, 2, 4 and 5
Answer:
Option C

20. What are infants fed?

A.Whey water
B.Lentil/pulses
C.Breast milk
D.Leafy vegetables
Answer:
Option C

21. Which age group benefits from Balwadi Nutrition Programme?

A.5-10 years
B.3-5 years
C.4-7 years
D.10-15 years

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Answer:
Option B

22. Assertion (A) The first outward sign of puberty is the rapid gain in height
and weight.
Reason (R) The secretion of insulin and cortisol stimulates the growth spurt.
A.Both A and R are true
B.Both A and R are false
C.A is true, but R is false
D.R is true A is false
Answer:
Option C

23. What are different types of PEM?

A.Kwashiorkor
B.Marasmus
C.Marasmic Kwashiorkor
D.All of these
Answer:
Option D

24. The term 'food' means that

1. nourishes the body
2. removes hunger
3. gives satisfaction
4. renews strength
A.1 and 2
B.3 and 4
C.3, 4 and 1
D.All of these
Answer:
Option D

25. When was ICDS launched?

A.1965
B.1975

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C.1985
D.1995
Answer:
Option B

26. Which is the most important nutrient for athletes?

A.Water
B.Vitamin
C.Carbohydrate
D.Protein
Answer:
Option A

27. Match the following.

List-I (Nutrients) List-II (Deficiency Symptoms)

a. Cynocobalamine 1. Tetany

b. Thiamine 2. Petechial ha emorrhage

c. Ascorbic acid 3. Pernicious anaemia

d. Iron 4. Hypogeusia

e. Zinc 5. Muscle weakness

6. Hypochromic Microcytic anaemia

7. Cretenism

A.a-3, b-1, c-7, d-6, e-4

B.a-6, b-5, c-1, d-3, e-2
C.a-3, b-1, c-2, d-6, e-7
D.a-3, b-5, c-2, d-6, e-4
Answer:
Option B

28. Which form of carbohydrate should be taken during fever?

A.Fructose
B.Glucose
C.Sucrose
D.Surolose

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Answer:
Option B

29. When was Universal Declaration of Human Rights launched?

A.1968
B.1958
C.1938
D.1948
Answer:
Option D

30. Which is/are energy yielding food item(s)?

A.cereals
B.pulses
C.ghee
D.All of these
Answer:
Option D

31. The National Nutrition Mission is setup with a vision to ensure attainment of
malnutrition free India by the year
A.2021
B.2022
C.2025
D.2023
Answer:
Option B

32. Which part of body is affected by tuberculosis?

A.Lungs
B.Muscles
C.Bones
D.None of these
Answer:
Option A

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33. What are the key principles of the Rashtriya Kishore Swasthaya Karyakram?
A.Adolescent participation and leadership
B.Equity and inclusion
C.Mental health and concerns of adolescents
D.All of the above
Answer:
Option D

34. Match the following.

List-I List-II

a. Convulsions in infants 1. Inadequate intake of Vitamin B6

b. Milk effective in
2. Because of its richness in tryptophan
preventing pellagra

c. Vitamin B6 3. Pyridoxal, pyridoxamine and pyridoxine

4. For conversion of tryptophan to nicotinic acid and metabolism of

d. Vitamin B6 is required
essential fatty acids

5. In the assessment of the value of a food stuff as a source of nicotinic

e. Niacin equivalent
acid, take into account the tryptophan content

A.a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4, e-5

B.a-5, b-4, c-3, d-2, e-1
C.a-4, b-5, c-2, d-3, e-1
D.a-1, b-3, c-2, d-4, e-5
Answer:
Option A

35. The condition of eyes, loosing the ability to adjust object at varying distance
is known as
A.presbyopia
B.glaucoma
C.cataract
D.eye degeneration
Answer:
Option C

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36. Diet of adult should be rich in
A.fats
B.proteins
C.carbohydrates
D.vitamins
Answer:
Option C

37. Consider the following statements.

1. Village health guide is a volunteer choosen from the community.
2. At primary health centre, the services provided are mother and child health
care, family planning and immunisation.
3. In villages, there are still untrained dais who are undertaking deliveries at
homes.
A.Only 3
B.1, 2 and 3
C.1 and 2
D.Only 1
Answer:
Option B

38. Which mineral is found in insulin?

A.Zinc
B.Chlorine
C.Iodine
D.Potassium
Answer:
Option A

39. Which is the most required nutrient for an infant?

A.Protein
B.Energy
C.Iron
D.Riboflavin
Answer:
Option B

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40. Match the following.
List-I (Changes in Organ Function with Ageing) List-II (Effect on Nutrition)

a. Decreased taste buds 1. Poor Vitamin D

b. Decreased calcium absorption 2. Requirement of energy decrease

c. Impaired glucose tolerance 3. Can be a risk factor for developing osteoporosis

d. Decreased secretion of lactose 4. Loss of ability to detect salt and sweet

A.a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3

B.a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2
C.a-2, b-3, c-1, d-4
D.a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
Answer:
Option B

41. What kind of change(s) occur(s) in liver and biliary, in case of old age?
A.Decrease in size and blood flow
B.Structure and bio-chemical changes
C.Activity of drug metabolising enzyme reduced
D.All of the above
Answer:
Option D

42.. . . . . . . . gives better result of person's dietary intake than 24-hours recall.
A.Food frequency questionnaire
B.Food record
C.Food diary
D.All of the above
Answer:
Option A

43. The adolescent's nutritional food should consist of

A.balanced diet that contains proteins, calcium, magnesium, carbohydrates and fibre
B.fruits and vegetables for a snack
C.eat baked or boiled food instead of fried
D.All of the above

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Answer:
Option D

44. Which of the following is not a method of Nutritional Status Assessment by

anthropometry?
A.MUAC
B.Height
C.Blood Pressure
D.Waist Circumference
Answer:
Option B

45. Arrange the following in correct sequence, the steps in conducting a 24

hours dietary recall.
1. Comparing the intakes of energy and nutrients with RDA.
2. Listing all the foods and beverages consumed in previous 24 hours.
3. Calculating the energy and nutrient content of raw foods.
4. Converting cooked food into amount of raw ingredients.
A.1, 4, 2 and 3
B.2, 4, 3 and 1
C.3, 2, 4 and 1
D.2, 1, 4 and 3
Answer:
Option B

46. Following are the symptoms of niacin deficiency.

1. Diarrhoea
2. Dermatitis
3. Cretinism
4. Dementia
5. Koilonychia
A.1, 2 and 3
B.1, 2 and 4
C.2, 3 and 4
D.2, 3 and 5

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Answer:
Option B

47. How much does blood volume increase in case of pregnancy?

A.40-50%
B.50-60%
C.35-40%
D.30-45%
Answer:
Option C

48. Match the following.

List-I List-II

a. Papaya 1. Iron

b. Orange 2. Calcium

c. Dates 3. Vitamin C

d. Ragi 4. Vitamin A

A.a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4

B.a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1
C.a-4, b-3, c-1, d-2
D.a-3, b-2, c-4, d-1
Answer:
Option C

49. Consider the following statements.

1. Milk is known as complete food.
2. It helps to add vitamin A and vitamin D to the diet.
Which of the statement(s) given is/are correct?
A.Only 1
B.Only 3
C.Both 1 and 2
D.Neither 1 nor 2
Answer:
Option C

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50. Match the following.
List-I List-II

a. Roots 1. Cabbage and spinach

b. Leaves and stems 2. Mushroom

c. Flower 3. Beet root, carrot, radish, sweet potato and turnip

d. Fungus 4. Broccoli and cauliflower

A.a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2

B.a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
C.a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3
D.a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
Answer:
Option A

51.. . . . . . . . is a state of health that arises from incomplete nutrition.

A.Malnutrition
B.Overnutrition
C.Undernutrition
D.Deficiency
Answer:
Option A

52. Consider the following statements.

1. BMR increases with age and reaches highest in old age.
2. Physical illness does not affect BMR.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A.Only 1
B.Only 2
C.Both 1 and 2
D.Neither 1 nor 2
Answer:
Option D

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53. Following measurements are made in anthropometry assessment of
individuals.
1. Weight
2. Blood pressure
3. Height
4. Hemoglobin
5. MUAC
6. Waist circumference
A.1, 3, 5 and 6
B.1, 2, 3 and 6
C.1, 3, 4 and 6
D.1, 4, 5 and 6
Answer:
Option A

54. Salmonella typhi causes which disease?

A.Cholera
B.Tuberculosis
C.Jaundice
D.Typhoid
Answer:
Option D

55. Match the following.

List-I (Physiological Groups) List-II (RDA of Energy ICMR 2010)

a. Sedentary working man 1. 3020 kcals/day

b. Moderately working woman 2. 2250 kcals/day

c. 13 years old girl 3. 2230 kcals/day

d. 16 years old boy 4. 2750 kcals/day

e. Sedentary working pregnant woman 5. 2320 kcals/day

6. 2330 kcals/day

A.a-6, b-4, c-5, d-1, e-2

B.a-2, b-3, c-5, d-4, e-1
C.a-5, b-3, c-6, d-1, e-4

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D.a-5, b-3, c-6, d-1, e-2
Answer:
Option D

56. As per ICMR (2010), the RDA of Thiamin for a moderately active man is
A.1.2 mg/day
B.1.4 mg/day
C.1.1 mg/day
D.1.5 mg/day
Answer:
Option B

57. Match the following.

List-I List-II

a. Age of 30 1. Hair thins and becomes gray

b. Age of 35 2. Decrease in immunity

c. Age of 40 3. Decreased hearing and wrinkling of skin

d. Age of 60 4. Lens stiffens and problem in focusing

A.a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3

B.a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
C.a-1, b-4, c-2, d-3
D.a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1
Answer:
Option A

58. The following are the methods of nutritional assessment using

anthropometry.
1. Skinfold thickness
2. 24 hours dietary recall
3. Mid upperarm circumference
4. Blood pressure
5. Waist-hip ratio
A.1, 2 and 3
B.1, 3 and 4

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C.2, 3 and 5
D.1, 3 and 5
Answer:
Option D

59. Match the following.

List-I (Nutrients) List-II (Deficiency Symptoms)

a. Folic acid 1. Tetany

b. Zinc 2. Microcytic anaemia

c. Calcium 3. Cheilosis

d. Iodine 4. Koilonychia

e. Riboflavin 5. Megaloblastic anaemia

6. Hypogeusia

7. Impaired mental function

A.a-5, b-4, c-1, d-7, e-3

B.a-2, b-4, c-1, d-7, e-3
C.a-5, b-7, c-4, d-6, e-3
D.a-2, b-6, c-1, d-4, e-3
Answer:
Option A

60. What does lactogogues do?

A.Stimulate milk production
B.Provide nutrients to mother
C.Give multi-vitamin to child
D.All of the above
Answer:
Option A

61. What kind of diet is given just after the extraction of teeth?
A.Tube feeding
B.Fluid diet
C.Soft diet
D.None of these

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Answer:
Option B

62. When does the eruption of deciduous teeth begin in a child?

A.After six months
B.After seven months
C.After five months
D.After four months
Answer:
Option A

63. Which are the diseases against which children were immunised by UNICEF
India?
A.Diptheria
B.Tuberculosis
C.Tetanus
D.All of these
Answer:
Option D

64. Which nutrient(s) is/are required for adolescent?

A.Calcium
B.Magnesium
C.Potassium
D.All of these
Answer:
Option D

65. Consider the following statements.

1. A balanced diet should have maximum amount of carbohydrates and fats.
2. A balanced diet should have adequate amount of roughage.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A.Only 1
B.Only 2
C.Both 1 and 2
D.Neither 1 nor 2

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Answer & Solution
Answer:
Option B
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66. Calcium deficiency can lead to

A.osteoporosis
B.rickets
C.tetany
D.All of these
Answer:
Option D

67. How many women constitute basic unit of DWCRA?

A.5-10
B.2-4
C.10-15
D.15-25
Answer:
Option C

68. What suplementory food can be given to infant?

A.Juice
B.Cereal
C.Carrot (cooked)
D.All of these
Answer:
Option D

69. Which is/are the heart healthy fat?

A.Monounsaturated fat
B.Polyunsaturated fat
C.Both A and B
D.None of these

Answer:

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Option D

70. Following are the disorders of vitamin A deficiency.

1. Xeropthalmia
2. Night blindness
3. Osteoporosis
4. Cretinism
5. Keratomalacia
Select the correct answer
A.2, 4 and 5
B.1, 3 and 4
C.1, 2 and 5
D.1, 3 and 5
Answer:
Option C

71. Match the following.

List-I (Components) List-II (Requirements)

a. Calcium (for adults) 1. 20 mg/1000 kcal

b. Fat soluable vitamins 2. 1000 - 1200 mg

c. Calcium (for pregnant women) 3. 600 mg/day

d. Iron 4. 800 μg

A.a-3, b-2, c-4, d-1

B.a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2
C.a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1
D.a-3, b-2, c-1, d-4
Answer:
Option B

72. Different type of anthropometric measurement include

A.BMI
B.skinfold thickness
C.head circumference
D.All of these

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Answer:
Option D

73. What is the process of end of menstrual period called?

A.Menopause
B.Menarche
C.Menoend
D.None of these
Answer:
Option A

74. Which of the following diseases can be detected by clinical assessment?

A.Anaemia
B.Goitre
C.Scurvy
D.All of these
Answer:
Option D

75. It is very important to have nutritional education so that future generation

can be . . . . . . . .
A.strong
B.nurturing
C.Both A and B
D.None of these
Answer:
Option C

76. What is/are the factor(s) affecting food intake?

A.Ethnic background
B.Religion
C.Socio-economic status
D.All of the above
Answer:
Option D

77.Which hormone increases immediately after implantation of the ovum?

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A.Adrenaline
B.Serotonine
C.HCG
D.FSH
Answer:
Option C

78. Arrange in sequence the phases of fat absorption.

A.Mucosal uptake, Esterification, Emulsification, Chylomicron formation
B.Esterification, Emulsification, Chylomicron formations, Mucosal uptake
C.Emulsification, Chylomicron formation, Esterification, Mucosal uptake
D.Chylomicron formation, Mucosal uptake, Emulsification, Esterification
Answer:
Option C

79. Following are the methods of conduction dietary survey.

1. HPLC
2. 24 hours recall
3. FFQ
4. Diet history
A.2, 3 and 4
B.1, 2 and 4
C.1, 3 and 4
D.1, 2 and 3
Answer:
Option A

80. Which of the following have low satiety value?

A.Fat
B.Protein
C.Carbohydrate
D.All of these
Answer:
Option C

81. Match the following.

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 List-I List-II

a. Babies feed on breast

1. Less likely to develop cousti patrim and allergies
milk

b. A baby 2. Increased infant sickness and mortality

c. Bottle feeding realtsin 3. 5-6 months of age

d. Breast feeding 4. Doubles its birth weight between 4-6 months and triples by end of 10-
discontinued 12 months

e. First solid feed 5. When mother suffers from chronic illness and infant is weak

A.a-1, b-4, c-2, d-5, e-3

B.a-1, b-5, c-2, d-4, e-3
C.a-4, b-5, c-2, d-1, e-3
D.a-5, b-4, c-3, d-2, e-1
Answer:
Option A

82. Recommended dietary allowances for 0-6 months old infant for protein is
A.1 g/kg body weight
B.1.5 g/kg body weight
C.1.65 g/kg body weight
D.2.05 g/kg body weigh
Answer:
Option D

83. What does midarm circumference measures?

A.Body fat
B.Energy reserve
C.Protein reserve
D.Muscle strength
Answer:
Option C

84. More thyroid activity is indicated in the pregnant woman when

1. iodine in the blood decreases in the first two weeks after delivery.
2. rise of blood iodine in beginning of the second month of pregnancy.
A.Only 1

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B.Only 2
C.Both 1 and 2
D.Neither 1 nor 2
Answer:
Option C
85. What is the function of potassium within a cell?
A.Osmotic pressure
B.Fluid balance
C.Both A and B
D.None of these
Answer:
Option C
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86. What are the approaches by DWCRA?

A.Provide income generating assets
B.Make rural women understand role of hygiene
C.Organising women into groups
D.All of the above
Answer:
Option D

87. Vitamin D helps in absorption of

A.calcium
B.phosphorus
C.Both A and B
D.None of these
Answer:
Option C

88. What is the role of anganwadi worker?

A.Immunisation of children
B.Supplementary nutrition
C.Antenatal care of mother
D.All of the above
Answer:
Option D

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89. Match the following.
List-I List-II

a. Energy giving 1. Proteins

b. Regulation and maintenance 2. Vitamins and mineral

c. Body building 3. Carbohydrates

d. Protective food 4. Water

A.a-1, b-2, c-4, d-3

B.a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2
C.a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1
D.a-4, b-1, c-3, d-2
Answer:
Option B

90. How do dietician give consultation?

A.In group
B.One-on-one
C.Both A and B
D.None of these
Answer:
Option C

91. Following are anthropometric methods for assessment of nutrition status.

1. Haemoglobin estimation
2. MUAC
3. Waist hip ratio
4. Urinary iodine measurement
5. Body mass index
A.1, 2 and 5
B.2, 3 and 4
C.1, 4 and 5
D.2, 3 and 5
Answer:
Option D

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92. Which of the following statement(s) is/are incorrect?
A.A poor diet during pregnancy is a major cause of the high death rate of woman and infant
B.Hemoglobin blood content of non-pregnant woman is about 13 to 14.1
C.A pregnant woman must eat 2 times a day
D.None of the above
Answer:
Option C

93. Assertion (A) To assess malnutrition levels in population during famines the
most widely accepted practice is to assess it in children ages 6 to 59 months.
Reason (R) In times of food shortages, the young children are the first to
develop signs of malnutrition.
A.Both A and R are correct
B.Both A and R are incorrect
C.A is correct and R is incorrect
D.A is incorrect and R is correct
Answer:
Option A

94. Match the following.

List-I List-II

a. Pregnant women 1. Eat three meals a day

b. Lactating women 2. Avoid food having listeria

c. Infants 3. Avoid chocolate and spices

d. Adolescents 4. Avoid cow milk before the age of 1

A.a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1

B.a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
C.a-4, b-3, c-1, d-2
D.a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2
Answer:
Option A

95. Match the following.

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a. Riboflavin 1. Hypogeusia

b. Ascorbic acid 2. Neural tube defects

c. Zinc 3. Dermatitis

d. Folic acid 4. Glossitis

e. Iodine 5. Gingivitis

6. Cretinism

A.a-4, b-5, c-1, d-2, e-6

B.a-4, b-3, c-2, d-5, e-6
C.a-3, b-5, c-1, d-4, e-6
D.a-4, b-5, c-1, d-2, e-3
Answer:
Option A

97. Public nutrition is concerned with nutrition in

A.poor countries
B.industrialised countries
C.Both A and B
D.None of these
Answer:
Option C

98. Match the following.

List-I (Nutrients) List-II (Deficiency Symptoms)

a. Folic Acid 1. Tetany

b. Iron 2. Angular stomatitis

c. Niacin 3. Oedema

d. Calcium 4. Megaloblastic anaemia

e. Riboflavin 5. Castle's necklace

6. Hypochromic microcytic anaemia

7. Neuropathy

A.a-4, b-1, c-7, d-2, e-3

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C.a-6, b-4, c-7, d-3, e-2
D.a-6, b-3, c-5, d-1, e-7
Answer:
Option B

98. Consider the following statements.

1. Nutrition intake cannot be linked to cultural and psychological implications.
2. Nutrition is concerned with social and economic implications of a person.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A.Only 1
B.Only 2
C.Both 1 and 2
D.Neither 1 and 2
Answer:
Option D

99. Which mineral should be provided to the patient after surgery?

A.Iron
B.Ascorbic acid
C.Vitamine B12
D.All of these
Answer:
Option D

100. What is the full form of BRM?

A.Basal Metabolic Rate
B.Basal Mortalities Rate
C.Basal Maternity Rate
D.None of these
Answer:
Option A

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