List of top Home Science Questions on Health and Hygiene

Why do we need to wash our hands before we handle food?
Your mother has cooked pumpkin halwa with lots of dry fruits added in it.
1. (i) Identify any two food groups found in this dish.
2. (ii) Write any one nutrient provided by each of the above food groups.
3. (iii) Which food group is not present in this dish?
Aftab is a fisherman residing in a coastal area with his wife and two school-going children. Based on this situation, answer the following questions:
1. (i) What are the two factors that will affect his family’s meal planning?
2. (ii) Which two points should his family consider while selecting food for their children’s tiffin?
3.(iii) Suggest a low-cost nutritious food that this family can include in their diet.
Maintaining kitchen hygiene is essential to protect ourselves from various diseases. In reference to this, suggest any two ways for each of the following:
1.(i) Personal hygiene of a chef
2.(ii) Hygiene during food storage in a fridge
Food hygiene includes cleanliness in preparation, cooking, and serving food.
1. (i) In this regard, give two reasons why cleanliness of cooking utensils is essential.
2. (ii) Which two points will you consider while selecting fresh and packaged food to maintain food hygiene?
Kesari dal is often used as a food adulterant.
(i) Which two foodstuffs are adulterated with this?
(ii) Mention any one ill effect on health after consuming it.
Your 70-year-old grandmother has come to stay with you for a few days. What four points will you take care of while preparing meals for her?
Which are the four areas in the kitchen that need to be cleaned on a weekly basis?
Given below are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R):
Assertion (A): Household kitchen should be well-lighted and ventilated.
Reason (R): Windows and doors should not have a wire mesh.
Select the most appropriate answers from the options given below :
Which nutrients are provided by energy-giving foods?
(i) Carbohydrates
(ii) Vitamins
(iii) Fats
(iv) Minerals
Choose the correct option from the following:
Match List I with List II:
1. Vitamin A and (i) Milk, Green leafy vegetables
2. Protein and (ii) Guava, Lemon
3. Calcium and (iii) Peanuts, Soyabean
4. Vitamin C and (iv) Carrot, Papaya
Choose the correct option from the following:
At what age does a child's temporary teeth start getting replaced by permanent teeth?