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Public Nutrition and Health

CBSE · Class 12 · Home Science

Most important questions from Public Nutrition and Health for CBSE Class 12 Home Science board exam 2026. MCQs, short answer, and long answer questions with marks.

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Which group is stated to suffer from almost half of all mild and moderate undernutrition among pre-school children?

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Pre-school children

Almost half of pre-school children suffer from mild and moderate undernutrition.

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Hidden hunger refers to deficiency of which type of nutrients?

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Micronutrients

Hidden hunger is the term used for micronutrient deficiency.

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Which disorder is caused by inadequate intake of energy and protein together?

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Protein-energy malnutrition

Protein-energy malnutrition is caused by inadequate intake of macronutrients, especially energy and protein.

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Which of the following is an anthropometric measurement used in assessing PEM?

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Weight

PEM is assessed using anthropometric measurements such as weight and height.

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What are the important topics in Public Nutrition and Health for CBSE Class 12 Home Science?
Key topics in Public Nutrition and Health include Public Nutrition and Health Concept Map, Public Nutrition Problems and Solutions, Public Nutrition Problems and Solutions Overview. These are the concepts CBSE Class 12 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
How to score full marks in Public Nutrition and Health — CBSE Class 12 Home Science?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 78 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.
How many important questions are there in Public Nutrition and Health?
There are 78 practice questions available for Public Nutrition and Health. These cover multiple question types including MCQs, short answer, and long answer questions.

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