Home Science Multiple Choice Questions

1. Name 3 bones most often affected by osteoporosis
(a) Arm, shoulder and neck bones
(b) Hip, wrist and spinal bones
(c) Both a and b
(d) None of these
Ans: b

2. Which of the following sentence is False?
(a) As a rule of thumb more colour indicates greater antioxidant activity
(b) Aiming for a variety of colours in a meal will, usually ensure a wider variety of nutrients
(c) Phytochemical supplements are a good alternative to eating lots of fruits and vegetables
(d) Lycopene may aid in prostate health. It is a available in tomatoes
Ans: a

3. The typical person reporting back pain is:
(a) African-American male, divorced and in his 50s
(b) White female, married, in her 40s
(c) Boys and girls, middle school, with heavy homework loads
(d) Athletes, especially football and hockey players
Ans: d

4. The recommended serving size of cooked cereal, rice or pasta is:
(a) 1 1/2 cups
(b) 1/2 cup
(c) 12 ounces
(d) 2 cups
Ans: a

5. What’s the recommended serving size of fruit?
(a) 2 cups
(b) 10 ounces
(c) 1 piece
(d) It varies, depending on the type and form
Ans: d

6. What percentage of our body fat and shape (apple or pear) is attributable to genes?
(a) 10 to 15 per cent
(b) 20 to 25 per cent
(c) 50 to 75 per cent
(d) 100 per cent
Ans: b

7. Which item is Not part of a home remedy for warts?
(a) White glue
(b) Nail polish
(c) Banana peel
(d) Potato skin
Ans: a

8. What are the major types of eating disorders?
(a) Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa
(b) Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating
(c) Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating and obesity
(d) Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating, obesity and starvation
Ans: d

9. What is Not a symptom of anorexia nervosa?
(a) Cold intolerance
(b) Increased susceptibility infection
(c) Skeletal muscle atrophy
(d) High blood pressure
Ans: d

10. What are chronic diseases?
(a) Diseases you catch over and over
(b) Antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections
(c) Diseases that are not completely curable and don’t go away on their own
(d) Sexually transmitted diseases, like AIDS and herpes
Ans: c

11. What is a sneeze also called?
(a) Reflexnutation
(b) Sternutation
(c) Inverse Reflex Action
(d) Achoo
Ans: b

12. Which statement is False?
(a) Arthritis affects more men than women
(b) Most cases of arthritis are not preventable
(c) An overweight person has a greater chance of developing arthritis than someone of normal weight
(d) Rheumatoid arthritis is the most disabling 1ormof arthritis
Ans: a

13. Treatments for gum is disease include:
(a) scaling and root planning
(b) regular flossing
(c) medication
(d) a and c
Ans: d

14. Can a healthy lifestyle prevent Alzheimer’s?
(a) Yes. Physicians say exercise, a low- fat diet, and ongoing mental stimulation can prevent the disease
(b) No. It’s entirely genetic in origin
(c) Scientists aren’t sure Alzheimer’s can be prevented, but they say a healthy lifestyle may help protect brain cells
(d) None of these
Ans: c

15. The symptoms of gum disease are:
(a) a craving for sweets
(b) swollen gums that bleed easily
(c) yellowing teeth
(d) cavities
Ans: b