TN 12th Question Paper 2026 Nutrition and Dietetics

FOR TN 12TH EXAM PREPARATION

TN 12th 2026
Question Paper ·
Nutrition Dietetics
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TN 12th 2026 Question Paper Nutrition Dietetics

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(a) Brown rice and red rice (b) Ragi and Bajra

(c) Black rice and rava (d) Wheat and rice

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(a) Progesterone (b) Oxytocin

(c) Oestrogen (d) Prolactin

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(a) Adolescence (b) Infancy

(c) Adulthood (d) School age

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(a) Calcium (b) Chlorine (c) Iron (d) Iodine

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__________ fatty acids may help in conditions such as osteo-arthritis, painful joints and

mental depression in the elderly.

(a) Saturated (b) Omega-6 (c) Omega-3 (d) Omega-9

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(c) fluid retention (d) blood in the urine

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(a) VLDL (b) HDL

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(a) Amides (b) Aldehydes (c) Amines (d) Ketones

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__________ intake reduces blood cholesterol levels.

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(d) Simple carbohydrate

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List two foods other than salt which contain high levels of sodium.

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How to plan a meal with the help of the Food Guide ?

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Explain the Hormonal control of lactation.

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(a) Diabetes is no longer a dreaded disease. A well managed diabetic has a good life

expectancy. Plan a days menu for an adult woman suffering from Diabetes mellitus.

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(b) Explain the factors influencing RDA.

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(a) Explain in detail about diet therapy in Cirrhosis.

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(b) What are junk foods ? How to lose weight ? Explain.

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