DIETITIAN

PROMETRIC
QUESTIONS

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 1.

Nutrition is essential for

A.growth
B.to promote overall health
C.Both A and B
D.None of these
Answer: Option C

2.
Milk, meat, eggs, fish and pulses are good sources of
A.carbohydrates
B.vitamins
C.protein
D.fat
Answer: Option C

3.
Vitamins and minerals help in . . . . . . . .
A.protection
B.repair
C.giving energy
D.maintenance of health
Answer: Option A

4.
Who suggested the word 'Protein'?
A.Hulder
B.Mulder
C.Holder
D.Molder
Answer: Option B

5.
Food generates energy after the process of
A.digestion

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B.ingestion
C.absorption
D.All of these
Answer: Option D

6.
Food helps in
A.bringing people together
B.making people fight
C.making people lazy
D.making people energetic
Answer: Option D

7.
Which nutrient(s) is/are called body fuel(s)?
A.Carbohydrates
B.Fats
C.Both A and B
D.None of these
Answer: Option C

8.
The active form of vitamin D is
A.ergosterol
B.rgocalciferol
C.cholecalciferol
D.dihydroxy cholecalciferol
Answer: Option D

9.
Mortality rate for artificially fed infants is more in the lower economic group
due to
A.lack of facilities for making the formula
B.lack of refrigeration
C.lack of water for cleaning
D.All of the above

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Answer: Option D
10.
Match the following.
List-I List-II

a. Dates 1. Potassium

b. Mango 2. Calcium

c. Ragi 3. Vitamin A

d. Mushroom 4. Iron

e. Banana 5. Protein

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

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

11.
How many amino acids are essential amino acids?
A.7
B.5
C.8
D.6
Answer: Option C

12.
Arrange the following in correct sequence.
1.Juices are secreted from digestive organs glands.
2. Food intake from the mouth.
3. Enzymes break down the food.
4. Food passes through oesophagus.
A.1, 2, 3, 4
B.2, 3, 1, 4
C.2, 1, 4, 3
D.2, 4, 1, 3
Answer: Option D

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 13.
Given the correct sequence of Iron Deficiency Anaemia (IDA).
1. Fall in serum ferritin level.
2. Decrease in sustainable iron in bone marrow.
3. Fall in hemoglobin level.
4. Exhaustion of body iron reserves.
A.1, 2, 3 and 4
B.4, 2, 1 and 3
C.2, 3, 4 and 1
D.3, 4, 2 and 1
Answer: Option D

14.
Oral fluids do not include
1. Fruit punch
2. Whey water
Select the correct answer
A.Only 1
B.Only 2
C.Both 1 and 2
D.Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: Option B

15.
Macro nutrient includes . . . . . . . .
A.carbohydrates
B.proteins
C.amino acids
D.All of these
Answer: Option D

16.
Ascorbic acid is essential for maintaining the following functions in the body.
1. Collagen formation

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2. Acts as a co-enzyme
3. Blood clotting
4. Acts as an anti-oxidant
5. Acts as a reducing agent
A.1, 2 and 4
B.1, 4 and 5
C.2, 3 and 5
D.3, 4 and 5
Answer: Option B

17.
Which disease is caused by vitamin A deficiency?
A.Night blindness
B.Toad skin disease
C.Both A and B
D.None of these
Answer: Option C

18.
Multi-purpose foods are especially prepared for
1. school going children
2. infants
A.Only 1
B.Only 2
C.Both 1 and 2
D.None of these
Answer: Option C

19.
Why is the food seasoned?
A.To make it taste better
B.To enhance its nutritive value
C.To make it look better
D.None of the above
Answer: Option A

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 20.
Arrange the following oils in increasing percentage of poly unsaturated fatty
acids.
1. Olive oil
2. Groundnut oil
3. Coconut oil
4. Mustard oil
5. Sunflower oil
6. Soyabean oil
A.1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
B.3, 2, 1, 4, 5, 6
C.3, 1, 2, 4, 6, 5
D.3, 1, 4, 6, 5, 2
Answer: Option C

21.
What is the role of vitamin K?
A.Anti-oxidant
B.Anti-inflamatory
C.Clotting of blood
D.Formation of bone
Answer: Option C

22.
Fruits and vegetables are
A.energy giving foods
B.body protective foods
C.body building foods
D.All of these
Answer: Option B

23.
Match the following.
List-I List-II

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 a. Vitamin C 1. By atmospheric oxidation

b. Vitamin C destruction 2. Present in fresh fruits and vegetables

c. Sprouted pulses 3. Three times more Vitamin C

d. Sprouted green gram 4. Richest source of Vitamin C

e. Amla 5. Vitamin C in enhanced

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

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

24.
Match the following.
List-I (Category/Age) List-II (RDA of Energy)

a. Moderate working pregnant woman 1. 2190 kcals

b. 2 years old child 2. 2320 kcals

c. 12 years old boy 3. 2440 kcals

d. 16 years old girl 4. 1060 kcals

e. Sedentary man 5. 2850 kcals

6. 2580 kcals

A.a-6, b-4, c-1, d-3, e-2

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

25.
Arrange in correct sequence the progression of the development of eye
symptoms due to Vitamin A deficiency.
1. Conjunctival xerosis
2. Corneal xerosis
3. Night blindness

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 4. Corneal scar
5. Keratomalacia
A.3, 1, 2, 5, 4
B.3, 1, 2, 4, 5
C.1, 3, 2, 5, 4
D.3, 2, 1, 4, 5
Answer: Option A

26.
Into how many stages the life span of an individual can be divided?
A.Foetus
B.Infancy
C.Adolescence and old age
D.All of these
Answer: Option D

27.
Which of the following affect(s) BMR?
A.Sex
B.Weight
C.Age
D.All of these
Answer: Option D

28.
For a successful outcome of the nutrition programme for the community, the
sequentional order of steps to be taken.
1. Implementation
2. Mobilising resources
3. Monitoring and evaluation
4. Prioritise problem
5. Identify target
6. Setting objectives
A.5, 4, 6, 2, 1, 3
B.1, 4, 5, 6, 2, 3

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C.4, 5, 6, 1, 2, 3
D.4, 6, 5, 2, 3, 1
Answer: Option A
29.
Haemoglobin level below which a pregnant woman is considered anaemic is
A.12 g/dl of blood
B.11 g/dl of blood
C.11.5 g/dl of blood
D.10 g/dl of blood
Answer: Option B
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30.
What kind of food can be given to cancer patient with altered taste?
A.Experimenting with different flavours
B.Change in consistency of diet
C.Serve carbonated drink
D.None of the above
Answer: Option A

31.
Arrange the following in sequential order.
1. Determine the food ration
2. Estimate the quantity of food available
3. Calculate dietary need of affected population
A.1, 2, 3
B.2, 3, 1
C.3, 2, 1
D.3, 1, 2
Answer: Option B

32.
Which nutrient aids in growth and repair of body?
A.Carbohydrate
B.Protein
C.Fat
D.Vitamin

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Answer: Option B

33.
Cereals provide
1. energy
2. iodine
3. vitamin A
4. protein
Find out the correct combination
A.1, 2 and 3
B.1 and 4
C.2 and 3
D.1 and 3
Answer: Option B

34.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
1. Infants fed on fresh milk should be given fruit juice in small quantities for
Vitamin C.
2. Vitamin D is obtained fromliver, liver-oils, egg yolk, milk and exposure to
sunlight.
3. Osteomalacia's first symptom is pain in the bones that may occurduring
pregnancy.
A.Only 1
B.Only 2
C.None of these
D.All of these
Answer: Option D

35.
What kind of feeding is done when digestive system is affected?
A.Narogastric feeding
B.Rectal feeding
C.Gastronomy feeding

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D.Jejunostomy feeding
Answer: Option C

36.
Iodine deficiency disorders include the following
1. Goitre
2. Still birth
3. Osteoporosis
4. Mental retardation
Select the correct answer
A.1, 2 and 3
B.1, 2 and 4
C.1, 3 and 4
D.2, 3 and 4
Answer: Option B

37.
Match the following.
List-I List-II

a. Well balanced diet 1. Are in general and are more expensive than deficient ones

2. Give butter and skimmed milk reconstitute from skimmed milk

b. If funds do not permit
power to children. It is cheaper

3. Need protective foods like pulses, milk, green vegetables,

c. Milled rice eaters
fruits, etc

d. Growth of the fotus, placenta and

4. Save a high metabolic activity
maternal tissues

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

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

38.
What do/does increase(s) during pregnancy?
A.Blood sugar

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B.Cardiac output
C.Both A and B
D.None of these
Answer: Option C

39.
Balwadi Nutrition Programme is basically implemented by whom?
A.NGO
B.Central Government
C.State Government
D.All of these
Answer: Option A
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40.
Which is the common barrier to dietary changes?
A.Food preferences
B.Social gathering
C.Both A and B
D.None of these
Answer: Option C

41.
What are the services provided under ICDS?
A.Supplementary Nutrition
B.Nutrition and health education
C.Immunisation
D.All of above
Answer: Option D

42.
Consider the following statements.
1. A pregnant woman requires more calories than a general adult woman.
2. A pregnant woman requires lesser amount of calcium than a general adult
woman.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A.Only 1

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B.Only 2
C.Both 1 and 2
D.Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: Option A

43.
Match the following.
List-I List-II

a. Community nutrition 1. Water is the most important nutrient

b. Sports nutrition 2. Prevention of malnutrition

c. Nutrition in emergencies 3. Develops healthy eating habit

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

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

44.
Arrange the following in the sequence.
1. Distribute total amount of calorie required, decided between meals.
2. Check day's diet inclusion of specific food groups in the amount decided.
3. Identify the individual and hislher specific requirements.
4. Decide number of meals to be consumed.
A.3, 4, 1, 2
B.3, 1, 4, 2
C.1, 2, 3, 4
D.2, 3, 1, 4
Answer: Option A

45.
There is accumulation excess adipose tissue in case of
A.obesity
B.malnutrition
C.tuberculosis
D.All of these

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Answer: Option A

46.
Match the following.
List-I List-II

a. Milk 1. Vitamin A lost during cooking

b. Butter, ghee 2. 50 IU of Vitamin D perounce

c. Government regulation 3. Provide fatty acids indeic, linolenic, rachidonic acid

d. Manufactures in Vanaspati 4. Vanaspati should contain 700 IU added vitamin A perounce

e. Vegetable oil 5. Best source of animal protein for growing children

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

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

47.
Where do changes occur in male reproductive system during old age?
A.Testicular tissue
B.Sperm production
C.Erectile function
D.All of these
Answer: Option D

48.
Niacin deficiency causes
A.pellagra
B.scurvy
C.osteoporosis
D.beri-beri
Answer: Option A

49.
Match the following.
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 List-I List-II

a. Green and yellow vegetables 1. Calcium, phosphorus, proteins and vitamins

b. Milk and milk products 2. Ascorbic acid

c. Bread, flour and cereals 3. Carotenoids, ascorbic acid and iron

d. Oranges, grapefruit, tomatoes and raw 4. Thiamine, niacin, riboflavin, iron, carbohydrates and
cabbage fibre

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

B.a-1, b-2, c-4, d-3
C.a-4, b-1, c-3, d-2
D.a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2
Answer: Option D
Programming Ask Question
50.
Whom do we serve low protein diet?
A.People having chronic renal failure
B.Encephalopathy patient
C.Both A and B
D.None of the above
Answer: Option C

51.
Which of the following is a source of invisible fats?
A.Cereals
B.Pulses
C.Eggs
D.All of these
Answer: Option D

52.
Consider the following statements.
1. Enzymes act as catalyst in digestion process.
2. Body secretes different chemicals to digest food.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A.Only 1
B.Only 2

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C.Both 1 and 2
D.Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: Option C
53.
How can vegetables be fed to children other than cooking?
A.Salad
B.Sandwiches
C.Both A and B
D.None of these
Answer: Option C

54.
Assertion (A) Complex carbohydrates are recommended in diabetic diets.
Reason (R) The complex carbohydrates have a low Glycemic Index.
A.Both A and R are true
B.A is true R is false
C.A is false and R is true
D.Both A and R are false
Answer: Option A

55.
What is/are the main goal of CARE?
A.Poverty fighting
B.Humanitarian action
C.Both A and B
D.None of these
Answer: Option C

56.
For a healthy heart, the following group of food should be
List-I List-II

a. Fried vegetable chips, banana chips and potato cutlets 1. Preferred

b. White bread, maida, biscuit, coffee, cola soft drinks 2. Taken in moderate quantity

c. Wheat, rice, sprouted dal, butter milk and fresh fruits 3. Avoided

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

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

57.
Following are the symptoms of ascorbic acid deficiency.
1. Gingivitis
2. Delayed wound healing
3. Angular stomatitis
4. Petechial haemorrhage
5. Tachycardia
A.1, 2 and 3
B.2, 4 and 5
C.3, 4 and 5
D.1, 2 and 4
Answer: Option D

58.
What is the ideal body weight of children of 4-6 years of age?
A.18 kg
B.20 kg
C.10 kg
D.15 kg
Answer: Option A

59.
How much energy is required by heavy worker pregnant mother?
A.2175
B.2525
C.3225
D.3125
Answer: Option C

60.
UNICEF has employed . . . . . . . . to check on nutrition status in India.

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A.ICDS
B.ANMS
C.Both A and B
D.None of these
Answer: Option C

61.
The nutritional status of the family members depends on
1. the time and energy at the disposal of the housewife.
2. the knowledge of the house wife on nutrition.
3. the efficiency of the housewife to work and serve food.
A.1, 2 and 3
B.2 and 3
C.1 and 2
D.1 and 3
Answer: Option A

62.
Where was first food pyramid published?
A.USA
B.Britain
C.Sweden
D.Chile
Answer: Option C

63.
What does 'TBA' stands for?
A.Trained Birth Attendant
B.Taught Baby Attendant
C.Trained Baby Attendant
D.Taught Birth Army
Answer: Option A

64.
What is the daily requirement of iron in case of females?
A.2-3 gm

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B.3-5 gm
C.5-6 gm
D.1-2 gm
Answer: Option A

65.
Example(s) of energy yielding food is/are
A.meat
B.yams
C.pulses
D.Both B and C
Answer: Option D

66.
What does CHO consist of in case of surgery patient?
A.Starch
B.Glucose
C.Both A and B
D.None of these
Answer: Option C

67.
What is/are the level(s) of health care?
A.Primary level care
B.Secondary level care
C.Tertiary level care
D.All of these
Answer: Option D

68.
Assertion (A) Persons with BMI between 18-25 kg/m2 are classified as obese.
Reason (R) Reduced physical activity and high intake of junk foods lead to
obesity.
A.Both A and R are true
B.Both A and R are false
C.A is false and R is true

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D.A is true, but R is false
Answer: Option C

69.
Which diet is given to patient with coronary heart disease?
A.Low cholestrol diet
B.Low sodium diet
C.Low protein diet
D.Blend diet
Answer: Option A
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70.
Match the following.
List-I (Components) List-II (Requirements)

a. Maganese 1. 50-20 μg/day

b. Copper 2. 400 g/day

c. Anti-oxidants 3. 2-5 mg/day

d. Chromium 4. 2 mg/day

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

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

71.
Which method is used for dietary assessment?
A.24-hours recall
B.Food frequency list
C.Food diary
D.All of these
Answer: Option D

72.
What is/are the cause(s) of fever?
A.Antigen antibody reaction

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B.Graft rejection
C.Bacteria/fungi
D.All of the above
Answer: Option D

73.
Fats are made up of units of
A.sugar
B.fatty acid
C.amino acids
D.All of these
Answer: Option B

74.
Whom do community nutrient targets?
A.All age groups
B.Only woman
C.Older people
D.Pregnant lady
Answer: Option A

75.
Which vitamin is essential for vision?
A.Vitamin D
B.Vitamin A
C.Vitamin E
D.Vitamin K
Answer: Option B

76.
Which of the following are techniques of nutrition assessment?
A.Antropometry
B.Biochemical method
C.Clinical assessment
D.All of these
Answer: Option D

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 77.
Following nutrients are required for an efficient immune response.
1. Vitamin A
2. Zinc
3. Calcium
4. Protein
5. Thiamine
A.1, 2 and 5
B.2, 3 and 4
C.1, 2 and 4
D.2, 3 and 5
Answer: Option C

78.
What is the function of estrogen in pregnancy?
A.Stimulation of uterine growth
B.Uterine blood flow
C.Promotion of breast development
D.All of the above
Answer: Option D

79.
RDA of vitamin D for adults as given by ICMR, 2010 is
A.25 μg/day
B.5 μg/day
C.10 μg/day
D.50 μg/day
Answer: Option C
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80.
During fevers with every 1°F increase in body temperature, the Basal Metabolic
Rate changes by
A.7% increase

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B.7% decrease
C.5% increase
D.5% decrease
Answer: Option A

81.
24 hour dietary recall is a measure to assess through
A.dietary assessment
B.clinical assessment
C.biochemical assessment
D.anthropometry
Answer: Option A

82.
Clinical nutrition focuses on individual/group with established
A.disease
B.poverty
C.disaster survivor
D.All of these
Answer: Option A

83.
Bottle feeding results in increased infant sickness and mortality because of
A.use of milk substitutes of poor nutrient content
B.insanitary preparation and poor handling of bottles and milk formula
C.ignorance of the basic rules of sanitation
D.All of the above
Answer: Option D

84.
The RDA of Vitamin A for pregnant women given by ICMR (2010) is
A.600 μg/day
B.800 μg/day
C.950 μg/day
D.400 μg/day
Answer: Option B

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 85.
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

86.
Calcium deficiency affects the
A.skeletal system
B.circulatory system
C.nervous system
D.All of these
Answer: Option A

87.
Iodine is found in human body in
A.pancreas
B.thyroid
C.pineal
D.duedenum
Answer: Option B

88.
What interferes with baby's sleep and makes him fussy?
A.Caffeine
B.Sweets

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C.Alcohol
D.Salt
Answer: Option A
89.
What can help to bring down the cholestrol level?
A.Sunflower oil
B.Sweets
C.Almonds
D.Eggs
Answer: Option C

90.
The supplementary nutrition provided to pre-schooler at ICDS should provide
A.350 calories and 10 gram protein
B.300 calories and 10 gram protein
C.600 calories and 16 gram protein
D.300 calories and 8 gram protein
Answer: Option D
91.
How much protein does an adult man requires?
A.60 g/day
B.40 g/day
C.55 g/day
D.65 g/day
Answer: Option A

92.
Arrange the following food items in increasing order of their iron content per
100 g of food.
1. Soya flour
2. Spinach
3. Bajra
4. Ground nuts
5. Jagger
A.2, 4, 5, 3, 1
B.5, 2, 3, 4, 1

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C.2, 4, 5, 1, 3
D.2, 5, 3, 4, 1
Answer: Option A
93.
Where was International Conference on Primary Health Care held?
A.Alma Ata
B.Germany
C.Chile
D.Tokyo
Answer: Option A

94.
Additional requirement for protein, iron and folic acid for pregnant women
over non-pregnant women are
A.10 g, 30 mg and 100 μg
B.15 g, 38 mg and 400 μg
C.15 g, 8 mg and 300 μg
D.20 g, 10 mg and 500 μg
Answer: Option C

95.
Assertion (A) Public Health Nutrition Programmes should create more open
spaces for physical activity to promote fitness.
Reason (R) Overweight and obesity are major predisposing factors for
developing non-communicable diseases.
A.Both A and R are incorrect
B.A is correct and R is incorrect
C.A is incorrect and R is correct
D.Both A and R are correct
Answer: Option D

96.
Match the following.
List-I List-II

a. Amino acid 1. Are the bricks with which tissue protein milk is built and replaced

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 b. Amino acid make up of protein 2. Resembles that of the tissues the greater its value

c. Essential amino acids 3. Cannot be synthesised by the body

d. Proteins of whole egg human 4. Taken as a standard for comparison

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

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

97.
Insufficient food intake could be due to
A.missed meals
B.poorhealth practices
C.poor schedule
D.All of the above
Answer: Option D

98.
Match the following.
List-I List-II

a. Mechanical soft 1. Soft diet

b. Soft diet 2. For fevers, post operation and intolerance to solid foods

c. Food easy to chew and easy to

3. For those without teeth
digest

d. Liquid diet 4. Food liquid at 37°C

5. Patients of acute infections, gastrointestinal disturbances and

e. Full fluid diet
recovery from surgery

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

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

99.

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Which of the following functionaries, the ICDS workers coordinate to
implement the scheme of ICDS?
A.Health
B.Rural development and other departments
C.Education
D.All of the above
Answer: Option D

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