DIETITIAN

MoPH EXAM
MODEL
QUESTIONS
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01.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 true
B.Both A and R are false
C.A is true, but R is false
D.R is false, but A is true
Answer: Option A

02. Elevated level of prolactin results in

A.parturation
B.ovulation
C.fertilisation
D.copulation
Answer: Option A

03. Loss of teeth in old age results in

A.less consumption of meat and fruit
B.osteoporosis
C.Both A and B
D.Neither A nor B
Answer: Option A

04. Which areas are under focus of RKVY?

A.Soil Health and Productivity
B.Horticulture
C.Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries
D.All of the above
Answer: Option D

05. When was DWCRA launched?

A.1982-83
B.1994-97
C.1991-93
D.1989-90
Answer: Option A

06. Recommended Dietary Allowance of Iron (ICMR, 2010) for a 15 year old girl
is
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A.32 mg/day
B.27 mg/day
C.35 mg/day
D.28 mg/day
Answer: Option B

07. Arrange the correct order of catering personnel, according to seniority.

A.Manager, utility worker, cook, supervisor
B.Manager, cook, supervisor, utility worker
C.Manager, supervisor, cook, utility worker
D.Manager, utility worker, supervisor, cook
Answer: Option C

08. Anthropometry is the measure of body

A.temperature
B.weight
C.activity
D.None of these
Answer: Option B

09. Consider the following statements.

1. The International Conferenceon Primary Healthcare was held at Alma-Ata
USSR, 1978.
2. It has been defined as essential healthcare is based on practical, scientifically
sound.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A.Both 1 and 2
B.Only 1
C.Only 2
D.Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: Option A
10. How much is the protein consumption in case of soft diet
A.64 mg
B.66 mg
C.65 mg
D.63 mg
Answer: Option A

11. Which is called the hormone of pregnancy?

A.Progesterone
B.Estrogen

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C.Prolactin
D.None of these
Answer: Option A

12. Match the following.

List-I List-II

a. For infants, children and pregnant and nursing

1. Significant amount thiamine
mothers

b. 70% of the calories in a diet 2. Can be from carbohydrates

3. Supply about 217 of total protein from animal

c. Par-boiled rice
food

d. The allowance for calories protien B complex 4. Good supplementary value to cereal diet

5. Increased or decreased depending on body

e. Pulse protien is rich in lysine
weight
A.a-3, b-2, c-5, d-1, e-4
B.a-3, b-2, c-1, d-5, e-4
C.a-4, b-5, c-2, d-3, e-1
D.a-3, b-2, c-1, d-4, e-5
Answer: Option B

13. Match the following.

List-I (RDA for Pregnant women) List-II (mg/day)

a. Protein 1. 35 mg

b. Zinc 2. 310 mg

c. Magnesium 3. 12 mg

d. Iron 4. 82.2 mg
A.a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
B.a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
C.a-3, b-1, c-2, d-4
D.a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3
Answer: Option A

14. Following are the functions of vitamin A.

1. Vision

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2. Co-enzyme
3. Immune response
4. DNA synthesis
5. Maintenance of differentiated epithelia
Select the correct answer
A.1, 3 and 5
B.1, 2 and 3
C.3, 4 and 5
D.2, 4 and 5
Answer: Option A

15. Where are community nutrition programmes administered?

A.Public health agencies
B.Public schools
C.Social service organisations
D.All of these
Answer: Option D

16. Which of the following can be included with in food?

1. Energy
2. Growth repair
3. Maintenance
Select the correct answer
A.1 and 2
B.Only 3
C.All of these
D.None of these
Answer: Option A

17. Match the following.

List-I List-II

a. Requirement of folic acid in an adult 1. Phrynoderma

b. A measure to calculate Vitamin A in the meal 2. Athenoslerosis

c. Deficiency of fatty acids 3. 3y per kg body weight

d. Access amount of cholesterol leads to 4. Retinol + β Carotene × 0.25

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

18. What does e-coli cause?

A.Diarrhoea
B.Fever
C.Sore throat
D.Polio
Answer: Option A

19. Match the following.

List-I (Diabetes Conditions) List-II (Diagnostic Criterias)

a. Diabetes mellitus 1. SBP > 140 mm Hg

b. Hypertension 2. DBP < 80 m Hg

c. Atherosclerosis 3. HbAlc > 7%

d. Anaemia 4. Total cholesterol > 200 mg/dl

5. Hb > 120 mg/dl

6. HDL cholestrol > 60 mg/dl

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

20. What is the effect on nutrition, when metabolic function gets disrupted in
old age?
A.Requirement of energy decreases
B.Activity decreases
C.Both A and B
D.Neither A nor B
Answer: Option C

21. What kind of fatty acids, omega-3 and omega-6 are?

A.Essential fatty acids
B.Non-essential fatty acids
C.Saturated fatty acids

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D.Unsaturated fatty acids
Answer: Option D

22. How much additional calories are recommended for an under weight
person?
A.150 kcal
B.500 kcal
C.200 kcal
D.1000 kcal
Answer: Option B

23. Consider the role of aanganwadi worker.

1. She is honorary part time worker selected for a community.
2. She is a paid nurse who helps in providing health care.
3. Along with the village health guide, she constitutes the major link of the
community with the health service.
Select the correct answer
A.Only 1 and 2
B.Only 1 and 3
C.Only 3
D.All of them
Answer: Option B

24. 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 but R is correct
D.Both A and R are correct
Answer: Option D

25. Following are the symptoms of diabetes mellitus.

1. Polyuria
2. Polydypsia
3. Hypoglycemia

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4. Hyperglycemia
5. Hypophagia
A.1, 2 and 3
B.1, 2 and 5
C.1, 2 and 4
D.2, 3 and 4
Answer: Option C

26. Arrange the following order on the basis of priority by an athlete.

1. Fat
2. Protein
3. Carbohydrate
4. Water
A.4, 3, 2, 1
B.1, 2, 3, 4
C.3, 4, 1, 2
D.1, 4, 3, 2
Answer: Option A
27. How many anganwadi worker is in single anganwadi?
A.One
B.Two
C.Three
D.Four
Answer: Option A

28. Which factor affects the calorie intake in case of diabetic patient?
A.Age
B.Sex
C.Weight
D.All of these
Answer: Option D

29. . . . . . . . . plays a role in facilitating the transport of fat.

A.Calcium
B.Phosphorus
C.Magnesium
D.Potassium
Answer: Option B

30. What is the birth weight of new born child?

A.3.2 kg
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B.2.2 kg
C.3.8 kg
D.4.1 kg
Answer: Option A

31. Breast feeding prolongs the period of natural immunity to viral infection(s)
like
A.mumps and measles
B.roliv
C.some kinds of pneumonia and diarrhoeas
D.All of the above
Answer: Option D

32. The RDA of Zinc for 16-17 years old girl is

A.12 mg/day
B.11 mg/day
C.8 mg/day
D.10 mg/day
Answer: Option A

33. Match the following.

List-I (Nutrients) List-II (Functions)

a. Iron 1. Normal taste acuity

b. Calcium 2. Vision in dark

c. Iodine 3. Hemoglobin synthesis

d. Zinc 4. Stability of teeth enamel

e. Fluorine 5. Bone mineralisation

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

34. What is the formula to calculate BMI?

A.(Wt.in kg)2Ht.in metre(Wt.in kg)2Ht.in metre
B.Wt.in kg(Ht.in metre)2Wt.in kg(Ht.in metre)2

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C.(Ht.in metre)2Wt.in kg(Ht.in metre)2Wt.in kg
D.Ht.in metre(Wt.in kg)2Ht.in metre(Wt.in kg)2
Answer: Option B

35. Match the development programmes from List I with its development issues
from List II
List-I List-II

a. NRHM 1. Education

b. ICDS 2. Health

c. MGNREGA 3. Employment

d. DPEP 4. Nutrition

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

36. When was CFTRI established?

A.1947
B.1950
C.1952
D.1954
Answer: Option B

37. Carbohydrates are made up of

A.sugar
B.salt
C.acid
D.base
Answer: Option A

38. What is/are the step(s) taken in community level to make people aware
about nutrition?
A.Speech
B.Direct contact
C.Both A and B
D.None of these
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Answer: Option C

39. What activities are included in public nutrition?

A.Monitoring, surveillance and evaluation
B.Nutritional requirement and dietery guidelines
C.Community nutrition and community based programmes
D.All of the above
Answer: Option D

40. What is the value for diastole and systole value for hypertension, according
to WHO?
A.> 95 mm hg, > 160 mm hg
B.> 100 mm hg, > 150 mm hg
C.> 105 mm hg, > 180 mm hg
D.> 90 mm hg, > 140 mm hg
Answer: Option A

41. Match the following.

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

a. 5 years old girl 1. 29.5 g/day

b. 9 years old boy 2. 60 g/day

c. 16 years old girl 3. 20.1 g/day

d. Adult male 4. 78 g/day

e. Pregnant woman 5. 68 g/day

6. 55.5 g/day
A.a-3, b-1, c-6, d-2, e-4
B.a-3, b-2, c-6, d-1, e-4
C.a-3, b-1, c-2, d-4, e-5
D.a-3, b-1, c-6, d-4, e-5
Answer: Option A

42. The term 'food' means

1. removing hunger
2. renewing strength
3. getting satisfied
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4. nourishing body
Select the correct answer
A.2, 3 and 4
B.1 and 3
C.None of these
D.All of these
Answer: Option D

43. When was Special Nutrition Programme (SNP) launched?

A.1970-1971
B.1972-1973
C.1980-1981
D.1982-1983
Answer: Option A

44. When is first solid food introduced to baby?

A.After 3-4 months
B.After 1-2 months
C.After 5-6 months
D.After 4-5 months
Answer: Option C

45. Which food should be avoided by lactating mother?

A.Chocolate
B.Citrus fruits
C.Both A and B
D.None of these
Answer: Option C

46. What are the component of food security?

A.Availability
B.Utilisation
C.Accessebility
D.All of these
Answer: Option D

47. Anthropometric measurement includes

A.BMI
B.Skinfold
C.Both A and B
D.None of these
Answer: Option C

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48. How much milk can infant get from his mother by 3 months of lactation?
A.750 ml
B.250 ml
C.50 ml
D.500 ml
Answer: Option A

49. Which of the following food is not allowed in a clear fluid diet?
A.Black tea
B.Milk
C.Coconut water
D.Carbonated beverage
Answer: Option B

50. Half diet is recommended for

A.children
B.women
C.men
D.old people
Answer: Option A

51. How much average weight does first time pregnant woman gains?
A.10 kg
B.11.2 kg
C.12.5 kg
D.12.2 kg
Answer: Option C

52. What is avoided while formulating low cholestrol diet?

A.Coconut
B.Whole milk
C.Cheese
D.All of these
Answer: Option D

53. What should athletes avoid before any event?

A.Sugary food
B.Sugary drink
C.Both A and B
D.None of these
Answer: Option C

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54. Iodine deficiency disorders include the following.
1. Abortion
2. Impaired coordination
3. Impaired skeletal growth
4. Low haemoglobin level
5. Mental retardation
A.1, 3 and 4
B.2, 3 and 5
C.1, 2 and 5
D.3, 4 and 5
Answer: Option C

55. What contains bacteria that can cause botulism in babies?

A.Apple
B.Honey
C.Potato
D.Pulses
Answer: Option B

56. The sequence of functions in any health care system will be . . . . . . . .

A.Provision of health services, resources, management, arrangement of resources into health programs
B.Resources, provision of health services, management, arrangement of resources into health programs
C.Resources, management, arrangement of resources into health programs, provision of health services
D.Resources, provision of health services, management, arrangement of resources into health programs
Answer: Option C

57. All the cardiovascular adaptation can lead to . . . . . . . .

A.palpitation
B.dizziness
C.decreased exercise tolerance
D.All of the above
Answer: Option D

58. When does cardiac output peaks in pregnant woman?

A.During first trimester
B.After conception
C.During fourth trimester
D.During third trimester
Answer: Option D

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59. How much calcium is present in the body?
A.1200 gm
B.1500 gm
C.1300 gm
D.1400 gm
Answer: Option A

60. 22.87 million beneficiaries are covered under which scheme?

A.Anganwadi
B.Special Nutrition Programme
C.DWCRA
D.ICDS
Answer: Option B

61. What is/are the objective(s) of CARE?

A.Strengthening Gender Equality
B.Inclusive Governance
C.Resilence
D.All of the above
Answer: Option D

62. When was NFSM launched?

A.October 2007
B.August 2007
C.May 2007
D.December 2007
Answer: Option A

63. How much calcium does an adult woman need?

A.8.4 mg
B.6.7 mg
C.9.5 mg
D.4.6 mg
Answer: Option B

64. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

1. Folic acid deficiency results in certain types of anaemia, especially in infants
and pregnant women.
2. Only animal food slike milk, meat and liver contain Vitamin B12.
A.Both 1 and 2
B.Only 1

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

65. Match the following.

List-I List-II

a. Nephrosis 1. Pancreas

b. Diabetes 2. Kidney

c. Arteriosclerosis 3. Intestine

d. Coeliac disease 4. Blood vessels

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

66. How much energy does 1 gm of carbohydrate gives?

A.14 calorie
B.5 calorie
C.4 calorie
D.15 calorie
Answer: Option C

67. . . . . . . . . is responsible for accessory sex organ and secondary sex

characteristics, in females.
A.Estrogen
B.Progesterone
C.Adrenaline
D.Prolactin
Answer: Option A

68. Match the following.

List-I List-II

a. Full diet 1. Calories-1500

b. Half diet 2. Cereal-400 gm

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 c. Soft diet 3. Protein-55 gm

d. Blend diet 4. Calories-2000

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

69. Which of the following is not a method of dietary survey?

A.Food frequency questionnaire
B.24 hours recall
C.BMI
D.Food weighment
Answer: Option C

70. Common symptom of beri-beri includes

A.weight loss
B.weakness and pain in limb
C.irregular heart rate
D.All of the above
Answer: Option D

71. What were the objectives to release food pyramid in 2002?

A.Prevent obesity
B.Improper nutrition
C.Chronic diseases
D.All of these
Answer: Option D

72. How many articles address the issue of nutrition in convention on the Right
of the Child?
A.Three
B.Two
C.Four
D.Five
Answer: Option B

73. Which is the growth period that require more nutrient?

A.Infancy
B.Pregnancy

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C.Adolescence
D.All of these
Answer: Option D

74. Following are the disorders of vitamin D deficiency.

1. Osteomalacia
2. Rickety rosary
3. Bow legs
4. Koilonychia
Select the correct answer
A.2, 3 and 4
B.1, 2 and 3
C.1, 3 and 4
D.1, 2 and 4
Answer: Option B

75. Where is the nutrient injected in case of intravenous feeding?

A.Veins
B.Artery
C.Nerves
D.Muscles
Answer: Option A

76. What is the diameter of tube used in nasogastric feeding?

A.5-6 mm
B.3-4 mm
C.10-12 mm
D.5-10 mm
Answer: Option B

77. Marasmus occurs in

A.adults
B.children
C.women only
D.elderly people
Answer: Option B

78. Clear fluid diet is given to patient suffering from

A.nausea
B.vomiting
C.diarrhoea

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D.all of these
Answer: Option D

79. Match the following.

List-I List-II

a. Carbohydrates 1. Rigidity to bones

b. Amino acids 2. Synthesis of proteins

c. Phosphorous 3. Building block of proteins

d. Potassium 4. Facilitates excretion

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

80. Assertion (A) Ascorbic acid and iron in the meal should be in 2 : 1 ratio.
Reason (R) Desirable level of ascorbic acid in a meal improves iron absorption
among Indians on a vegetarian diet.
A.A is false, but R is true
B.A is true, but R is false
C.A is true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
D.A is true and R is the correct explanation of A
Answer: Option D

82. How much protein is required after surgery?

A.100-120 gm
B.200-220 gm
C.250-260 gm
D.150-160 gm
Answer: Option A

83. Which part of body swells in kwashiorkor?

A.Abdomen
B.Arms
C.Legs
D.Neck
Answer: Option C

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84. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
A.In pregnancy, estrogen production along with progesterone stimulate the growth of mammary gland and inhibits the
lactogenic function of the pituitary gland until the birth of the infant
B.In pregnancy, there is increased intake of fat because energy gets converted into milk
C.Well nourished mother secretes about 850 ml of milk per day
D.All of the above
Answer: Option B

85. Young girl should have calcium to delay

A.osteoporosis
B.osteomalacia
C.rickets
D.None of these
Answer: Option A

86. Assertion (A) Diet induced thermogenesis is lower in diets that contain very
high amount of fats.
Reason (R) The process of digestion, absorption and metabolism of fats utilises
more energy compared to carbohydrates.
A.Both A and R are true
B.A is false and R is true
C.A is true and R is false
D.Both A and R are false
Answer: Option B

87. . . . . . . . . over stimulates the system of a child.

A.Tea
B.Coffee
C.Both A and B
D.None of these
Answer: Option C

88. Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Root vegetables do not suffer much loss of nutrients by either wet or dry
methods of cooking skin prevents leaching.
2. If soda (sodium-bicarbonate) is added to pulses to facilitate cooking or to
preserve the colour, most of thiamine is destroyed.
Select the correct answer
A.Only 1
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B.Both 1 and 2
C.Only 2
D.Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: Option B

89. Ascorbic acid is found in

A.potatoes
B.oranges
C.milk product
D.poultry
Answer: Option B

90. What is the global prevalence of obesity in adult men and woman?
A.11% of men; 15% of women
B.6% of men; 20% of women
C.27% of men; 34% of women
D.45% of men; 36% of women
Answer: Option A

91. High calories diet have concentrated amount of . . . . . . . .

A.carbohydrate
B.protein
C.salt
D.vitamin
Answer: Option A

92. Assertion (A) The colostrum secreted in the first few days of lactation helps
to build up immunity in the infant.
Reason (R) Colostrum is rich in Gamma Globulins and Vitamin A.
A.A is true, but R is false
B.A is false, but R is true
C.Both A and R are true
D.Both A and R are false
Answer: Option C

93. Multi-purpose foods are

1. specially prepared
2. nutritious
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3. cheap
4. healthy
Select the correct answer
A.1 and 2
B.3 and 4
C.All of these
D.None of these
Answer: Option C

94. Following are non-conventional novel food developedfor nutrition security.

1. Leaf Protein Concentrate
2. Fermented foods
3. Spirulina
4. Textured Soy Protein
5. Amylase Rich Food
A.2, 5 and 1
B.1, 2, 3 and 4
C.4, 3 and 2
D.1, 3 and 4
Answer: Option D

95. Which of the following is/are the characteristic(s) of cephalocaudal

development?
A.It consists of development that starting at the top down of the body and working its way down
B.It occurs from the centre or core of the body in an out ward direction
C.In this, the pattern is largely completed by the beginning of adulthood
D.Both A and C
Answer: Option D

96. What does iodine deficiency cause?

A.Anaemia
B.Tetany
C.Goiter
D.None of these
Answer: Option C

97. Xerostonia in old age occurs in

A.tongue
B.teeth

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C.salivary gland
D.intestine
Answer: Option C

98. Which of the following programmes help in nutritional awareness of

people?
A.Applied nutrition programme
B.Supplementary programme
C.School lunch programme
D.All of the above
Answer: Option D

99. Assertion (A) Exclusive breast feeding for first 6 months protects the infant
from infectious diseases.
Reason (R) Breast milk provides certain anti-bodies which develop natural
immunity in the infant.
A.Both A and R are true
B.Both A and R false
C.A is true, but R is false
D.A is false, but R is ture
Answer: Option A

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