Question

54. Which of the following is not a type of dietary fibre? a) Pectin b) Lignin c) Cellulose d) Glycerol 55.Which method of dietary assessment is considered the most precise method available to estimate the food and nutrient intake of individuals? a) Diet history interview b) Food frequency questionnaire c) Weighed food records d) 24hr recall 56.Insulin is a homone that causes blood glucose to a) decrease b) increase c) stay the same d) none of the above 57.Which of the following is NOT a type of B vitamin? a) Thiamin b) Riboflavin c) Albumin d) Niacin 58.Which of the following vitamins is fat soluble? a) Niacin b) B12 c) C d) K 59.100mg of salt equates to how many mg of sodium? a) 1.5 b) 40 c) 60 d) 150

Answer 1

54. D

Dietary fibres are carbohydrates which are not digested by our body because of absence of fibre digesting enzymes. These can be water soluble or insoluble. They are found in cucumber, radish, oats, apples, legumes etc.

Glycerol is a lipid not fibre.

55. C

It is always accurate to make a data for weight of food eaten by the person to find out the amount of dietary fibre consumed by him.

56. A

Insulin is a proteinaceous hormone that decreases blood glucose levels, whereas glucagon increases blood glucose levels.

57. C

Albumin is a protein found in egg whites.

58. D

Fat soluble vitamins - A, D, E, K

Water soluble vitamins - B, C

59. B

58.5 mg of NaCl = 23 mg Na

1 mg NaCl = 23/58.5 mg Na

100 mg NaCl = 23/58.5 × 100 = 39.31 mg Na = 40 mg Na (approx)

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