Q1. Reduction Of Absorption Of Certain Minerals Is Due To The Presence Of The Following?

A) Insoluble Fiber
B) Phytate
C) Soluble Fiber
D) None Of The Mentioned

Answer – B) Phytate

• Phytate Reduces The Absorption Of Certain Minerals. Phytic Acid Is Referred As An Anti-Nutrient, Because It Blocks The Absorption Of Certain Minerals Into The Body. When You Eat Foods High In Phytic Acid, The Molecules Bind With Certain Minerals In Your Digestive Tract, Including: Calcium, Magnesium.

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Q2. Insoluble Fibers Fasten To Bile Acid And Prevent It From Entering The Body And Hence Reduce The Cholesterol Levels?

A) True
B) False

Answer B) False

• Soluble Fibers Fasten To Bile Acid And Prevent It From Entering The Body And Hence Reduce The Cholesterol Levels.

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Q3. The Class Of Trans-Fat Present In Meat Is _________?

A) Oleic Acid
B) Vaccenic Acid
C) Eicosapentaenoic Acid
D) Arachidonic Acid

Answer – B) Vaccenic Acid

• The Class Of Trans-Fat Present In Meat Is Vaccenic Acid. Vaccenic Acid Is A Naturally Occurring Trans Fatty Acid. It Is The Predominant Kind Of Trans-Fatty Acid Found In Human Milk, In The Fat Of Ruminants, And In Dairy Products Such As Milk, Butter, And Yogurt.

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Q4. Following Are The Reasons Why Partially Hydrogenated Oils Are Used In The Food Industry. One Of Them Is Untrue. Which One?

A) Long Shelf Life
B) Less Refrigeration Required
C) Inexpensive
D) Healthy

Answer D) Healthy

• Hydrogenated Oils Used In Fast Foods Are Unhealthy But They Have A Long Shelf Life And Hence Less Refrigeration Is Required. They’re Also Inexpensive As Compared To Oils Such As Palm Oil. Hence They’re Popular In The Food Industry.

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Q5. Which Of The Following Is NOT A Culinary Use Of Oil In The Food Industry?

A) Flavor
B) Texture
C) Softening
D) Shortening

Answer C) Softening

• Flavor, Texture, And Shortening Are All Major Culinary Uses Of Oil In The Food Industry.

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