The energy needed by a person depends on their normal weight, how active they are, and any special circumstances like growth, sickness, pregnancy, or breastfeeding. We use a method called doubly labeled water to figure out how much energy a person uses over a few weeks in their daily life. This helps us estimate their energy needs accurately.
Energy Requirement MCQ for NEET
Ques 1. The everyday dietary requirement of an average adult active moderately is approximately
1. 4000 kcal
2. 2500 kcal
3. 1000 kcal
4. 8000 kcal
Answer: 2500 kcal
Ques 2. This provides the greatest energy value per gram of nutrient
1. carbohydrate
2. fat
3. protein
4. water
Answer: fat
Ques 3. Among the energy values of nutrients, 9.3 calories is that of
1. Carbohydrate
2. Proteins
3. Fats
4. Vitamins
Answer: Fats
Ques 4. The energy balance in nutrition refers to the
1. equilibrium between energy intake and energy expenditure
2. equilibrium of rate of reduction
3. equation of rate of oxidation
4. amount of starch in take
Answer: equilibrium between energy intake and energy expenditure
Ques 5. Mammals can drink water and also derive it from
1. conversion of oxyhaemoglobin to haemoglobin
2. glucose oxidation
3. breakdown of glycogen into glucose
4. saliva secretion
Answer: glucose oxidation
Ques 6. The following cooking processes does not rely on coagulation taking place
1. frying chips
2. boiling an egg
3. whipping cream
4. making yoghurt
Answer: frying chips
Ques 7. Cooking starch in moist conditions may
1. coagulate it
2. caramelize it
3. gelatinise it
4. oxidize it
Answer: gelatinise it
Ques 8. An approximate of how much protein does an average adult male require each day?
1. 72g
2. 24g
3. 120g
4. 240g
Answer: 72g
Ques 9. Caloric values for proteins, carbohydrates and fats are
1. 80 cal, 40 cal, and 100 cal respectively
2. 4.68 cal, 50 cal and 80 cal respectively
3. 100 cal, 5.68 cal, and 30 cal respectively
4. 5.65 cal, 4.1 cal, and 9.45 cal respectively
Answer: 5.65 cal, 4.1 cal, and 9.45 cal respectively
Ques 10. What is the sequence in which organic compounds are used by the body during prolonged fasting
1. Proteins first, lipids and then carbohydrates
2. Carbohydrates first, lipids and then proteins
3. Carbohydrates first, proteins and then lipids
4. Fats first, carbohydrates and then proteins
Answer: Carbohydrates first, lipids and then proteins
