Calculate the Body Mass Index (BMI) of a person whose weight is 50 kg and height is 1.5 m.

[SSC MTS 2024]

According to WHO, if a person’s BMI is below 18.5 he/she is classified as___

[SSC CHSL 2022]

According to WHO, If a person’s BMI is below 18.5 he/she is classified as __________. [CHSL Exam 2022 Tier I]

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Consumption of junk and fast food is the main (1)______ of obesity in teenagers. Large intake of high-calorie and low-nutrient food leads to (2)______ weight gain. A number of health issues arise out of it. Obesity can also result in (3)______ problems like low self-esteem and low confidence. It can also lead to laziness and in activeness among teens. Junk food and soft drinks should be (4)______ with lots of fruits, vegetables and whole grains in the diet. The best way to control obesity is to do (5)______ physical exercise.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Consumption of junk and fast food is the main (1)______ of obesity in teenagers. Large intake of high-calorie and low-nutrient food leads to (2)______ weight gain. A number of health issues arise out of it. Obesity can also result in (3)______ problems like low self-esteem and low confidence. It can also lead to laziness and in activeness among teens. Junk food and soft drinks should be (4)______ with lots of fruits, vegetables and whole grains in the diet. The best way to control obesity is to do (5)______ physical exercise.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Consumption of junk and fast food is the main (1)______ of obesity in teenagers. Large intake of high-calorie and low-nutrient food leads to (2)______ weight gain. A number of health issues arise out of it. Obesity can also result in (3)______ problems like low self-esteem and low confidence. It can also lead to laziness and in activeness among teens. Junk food and soft drinks should be (4)______ with lots of fruits, vegetables and whole grains in the diet. The best way to control obesity is to do (5)______ physical exercise.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Consumption of junk and fast food is the main (1)______ of obesity in teenagers. Large intake of high-calorie and low-nutrient food leads to (2)______ weight gain. A number of health issues arise out of it. Obesity can also result in (3)______ problems like low self-esteem and low confidence. It can also lead to laziness and in activeness among teens. Junk food and soft drinks should be (4)______ with lots of fruits, vegetables and whole grains in the diet. The best way to control obesity is to do (5)______ physical exercise.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Consumption of junk and fast food is the main (1)______ of obesity in teenagers. Large intake of high-calorie and low-nutrient food leads to (2)______ weight gain. A number of health issues arise out of it. Obesity can also result in (3)______ problems like low self-esteem and low confidence. It can also lead to laziness and in activeness among teens. Junk food and soft drinks should be (4)______ with lots of fruits, vegetables and whole grains in the diet. The best way to control obesity is to do (5)______ physical exercise.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Consumption of junk and fast food is the main (1)______ of obesity in teenagers. Large intake of high-calorie and low-nutrient food leads to (2)______ weight gain. A number of health issues arise out of it. Obesity can also result in (3)______ problems like low self-esteem and low confidence. It can also lead to laziness and in activeness among teens. Junk food and soft drinks should be (4)______ with lots of fruits, vegetables and whole grains in the diet. The best way to control obesity is to do (5)______ physical exercise.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Consumption of junk and fast food is the main (1)______ of obesity in teenagers. Large intake of high-calorie and low-nutrient food leads to (2)______ weight gain. A number of health issues arise out of it. Obesity can also result in (3)______ problems like low self-esteem and low confidence. It can also lead to laziness and in activeness among teens. Junk food and soft drinks should be (4)______ with lots of fruits, vegetables and whole grains in the diet. The best way to control obesity is to do (5)______ physical exercise.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Consumption of junk and fast food is the main (1)______ of obesity in teenagers. Large intake of high-calorie and low-nutrient food leads to (2)______ weight gain. A number of health issues arise out of it. Obesity can also result in (3)______ problems like low self-esteem and low confidence. It can also lead to laziness and in activeness among teens. Junk food and soft drinks should be (4)______ with lots of fruits, vegetables and whole grains in the diet. The best way to control obesity is to do (5)______ physical exercise.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

You (1)______ that tomatoes and processed tomato products protect (2)______ some types of cancer. The cancer-preventing properties of tomato products have been (3)______ to lycopene. It is a bright red pigment found in tomatoes and (4)______ red fruits. Processing of tomatoes increases the (5)______ of lycopene.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Consumption of junk and fast food is the main (1)______ of obesity in teenagers. Large intake of high-calorie and low-nutrient food leads to (2)______ weight gain. A number of health issues arise out of it. Obesity can also result in (3)______ problems like low self-esteem and low confidence. It can also lead to laziness and in activeness among teens. Junk food and soft drinks should be (4)______ with lots of fruits, vegetables and whole grains in the diet. The best way to control obesity is to do (5)______ physical exercise.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Consumption of junk and fast food is the main (1)______ of obesity in teenagers. Large intake of high-calorie and low-nutrient food leads to (2)______ weight gain. A number of health issues arise out of it. Obesity can also result in (3)______ problems like low self-esteem and low confidence. It can also lead to laziness and in activeness among teens. Junk food and soft drinks should be (4)______ with lots of fruits, vegetables and whole grains in the diet. The best way to control obesity is to do (5)______ physical exercise.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Different foods in (1) ______ food group have different nutrients. Picking an assortment within every food group (2) ______ the week will help you get (3) ______ nutrients. For example, choose seafood (4) ______ of meat twice a week. The variety of foods will make (5) ______ meals more interesting, too.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Claims have been made that vaccines are responsible for certain (1)__________ health conditions, particularly autism, speech disorders and inflammatory bowel disease. Some of those claims focused on thimerosal, a mercury-containing compound used as a preservative in vaccines. Some people believed that autism (2)__________ a form of mercury poisoning, caused specifically by thimerosal in childhood vaccines. Those claims have been discredited. Still, misinformation and fear generated by false claims about associations (3)__________ autism and vaccines had a significant impact on individuals’ perceptions about vaccine safety. (4)__________, most individuals in countries where vaccination is widespread have never personally experienced vaccine-preventable disease. Thus, the focus of concern for some people shifted from the negative effects of vaccine-preventable disease to the possible negative effects of the vaccines (5)__________.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

You (1)______ that tomatoes and processed tomato products protect (2)______ some types of cancer. The cancer-preventing properties of tomato products have been (3)______ to lycopene. It is a bright red pigment found in tomatoes and (4)______ red fruits. Processing of tomatoes increases the (5)______ of lycopene.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

You (1)______ that tomatoes and processed tomato products protect (2)______ some types of cancer. The cancer-preventing properties of tomato products have been (3)______ to lycopene. It is a bright red pigment found in tomatoes and (4)______ red fruits. Processing of tomatoes increases the (5)______ of lycopene.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Claims have been made that vaccines are responsible for certain (1)__________ health conditions, particularly autism, speech disorders and inflammatory bowel disease. Some of those claims focused on thimerosal, a mercury-containing compound used as a preservative in vaccines. Some people believed that autism (2)__________ a form of mercury poisoning, caused specifically by thimerosal in childhood vaccines. Those claims have been discredited. Still, misinformation and fear generated by false claims about associations (3)__________ autism and vaccines had a significant impact on individuals’ perceptions about vaccine safety. (4)__________, most individuals in countries where vaccination is widespread have never personally experienced vaccine-preventable disease. Thus, the focus of concern for some people shifted from the negative effects of vaccine-preventable disease to the possible negative effects of the vaccines (5)__________.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Different foods in (1) ______ food group have different nutrients. Picking an assortment within every food group (2) ______ the week will help you get (3) ______ nutrients. For example, choose seafood (4) ______ of meat twice a week. The variety of foods will make (5) ______ meals more interesting, too.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Different foods in (1) ______ food group have different nutrients. Picking an assortment within every food group (2) ______ the week will help you get (3) ______ nutrients. For example, choose seafood (4) ______ of meat twice a week. The variety of foods will make (5) ______ meals more interesting, too.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Claims have been made that vaccines are responsible for certain (1)__________ health conditions, particularly autism, speech disorders and inflammatory bowel disease. Some of those claims focused on thimerosal, a mercury-containing compound used as a preservative in vaccines. Some people believed that autism (2)__________ a form of mercury poisoning, caused specifically by thimerosal in childhood vaccines. Those claims have been discredited. Still, misinformation and fear generated by false claims about associations (3)__________ autism and vaccines had a significant impact on individuals’ perceptions about vaccine safety. (4)__________, most individuals in countries where vaccination is widespread have never personally experienced vaccine-preventable disease. Thus, the focus of concern for some people shifted from the negative effects of vaccine-preventable disease to the possible negative effects of the vaccines (5)__________.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

You (1)______ that tomatoes and processed tomato products protect (2)______ some types of cancer. The cancer-preventing properties of tomato products have been (3)______ to lycopene. It is a bright red pigment found in tomatoes and (4)______ red fruits. Processing of tomatoes increases the (5)______ of lycopene.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

You (1)______ that tomatoes and processed tomato products protect (2)______ some types of cancer. The cancer-preventing properties of tomato products have been (3)______ to lycopene. It is a bright red pigment found in tomatoes and (4)______ red fruits. Processing of tomatoes increases the (5)______ of lycopene.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Different foods in (1) ______ food group have different nutrients. Picking an assortment within every food group (2) ______ the week will help you get (3) ______ nutrients. For example, choose seafood (4) ______ of meat twice a week. The variety of foods will make (5) ______ meals more interesting, too.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Different foods in (1) ______ food group have different nutrients. Picking an assortment within every food group (2) ______ the week will help you get (3) ______ nutrients. For example, choose seafood (4) ______ of meat twice a week. The variety of foods will make (5) ______ meals more interesting, too.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Claims have been made that vaccines are responsible for certain (1)__________ health conditions, particularly autism, speech disorders and inflammatory bowel disease. Some of those claims focused on thimerosal, a mercury-containing compound used as a preservative in vaccines. Some people believed that autism (2)__________ a form of mercury poisoning, caused specifically by thimerosal in childhood vaccines. Those claims have been discredited. Still, misinformation and fear generated by false claims about associations (3)__________ autism and vaccines had a significant impact on individuals’ perceptions about vaccine safety. (4)__________, most individuals in countries where vaccination is widespread have never personally experienced vaccine-preventable disease. Thus, the focus of concern for some people shifted from the negative effects of vaccine-preventable disease to the possible negative effects of the vaccines (5)__________.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Claims have been made that vaccines are responsible for certain (1)__________ health conditions, particularly autism, speech disorders and inflammatory bowel disease. Some of those claims focused on thimerosal, a mercury-containing compound used as a preservative in vaccines. Some people believed that autism (2)__________ a form of mercury poisoning, caused specifically by thimerosal in childhood vaccines. Those claims have been discredited. Still, misinformation and fear generated by false claims about associations (3)__________ autism and vaccines had a significant impact on individuals’ perceptions about vaccine safety. (4)__________, most individuals in countries where vaccination is widespread have never personally experienced vaccine-preventable disease. Thus, the focus of concern for some people shifted from the negative effects of vaccine-preventable disease to the possible negative effects of the vaccines (5)__________.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Children especially (1)________ avoid such foods or try to reduce intake and instead, eat healthy food for (2)____ growth. Schools can (3) _______ the quality of the food being sold in the canteens and also ensure that the children bring wholesome nutrition food (4)________ home. (5)________ should be appointed to check the calories content and food value of food served in the canteens and setting definite tiffin patterns.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Maybe you’re bored of bananas, apples and grapes and need a fresh produce pick? A nutrient-rich serving of kiwi fruit may be just what you need. A serving of kiwi fruit (2 kiwis) has twice the vitamin C of an orange, (1)______ potassium as a banana and the fibre of a bowl of whole grain cereal—all for less than 100 calories!
The fuzzy fruit is sky-high in both soluble and insoluble fibre, both of which are essential for promoting heart health, (2) _________ digestion and lowering cholesterol levels—that’s a winning trifecta. Kiwi fruit has also been considered a ‘nutritional all-star,’ as Rutgers University researchers found that kiwi fruit has the best nutrient density of 21 commonly consumed fruits.
Along with vitamin C, kiwi fruits are rich in many bioactive compounds that have antioxidant capacity to help protect against free radicals, harmful by-products produced in the body. If you want clean energy, think of kiwi fruit because they’re rich in magnesium, a nutrient essential to (3) ________ food into energy.
A kiwi fruit also doubles as a peeper-keeper by supplying your eyes with protective lutein, a carotenoid that’s concentrated in eye tissues and helps protect against harmful free radicals. Kiwi fruit is also (4) ______ with blood pressure-lowering potassium. In fact, a 100-gram serving of kiwi fruit—that’s about one large kiwi—provides 15% of the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of potassium.
Kiwi fruit has been growing in New Zealand for over 100 years. Once the fruit gained in popularity, other countries started to grow them including Italy, France, Chile, Japan, South Korea and Spain. At first, kiwis were referred to as ‘Yang Tao’ or ‘Chinese Gooseberry,’ but the name was (5) _______ changed to kiwi fruit so that everyone would know where the fruit came from.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The life (1) ______ of a banana is a colourful one; it starts with a deep green, changes to a delicious yellow and ends at an unappetizing brown. Bananas, like most fruits, produce and (2) ________ with an airborne hormone called ethylene. This hormone helps to signal the ripening process. An unripe fruit is hard and acidic. It is likely to possess a greenish (3) ________ due to the presence of chlorophyll. When a fruit comes into contact (4) _________ ethylene, the acids in the fruit start to break down, it becomes softer and the green chlorophyll is (5) _______ and replaced, in the case of bananas, with a yellow hue.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Children especially (1)________ avoid such foods or try to reduce intake and instead, eat healthy food for (2)____ growth. Schools can (3) _______ the quality of the food being sold in the canteens and also ensure that the children bring wholesome nutrition food (4)________ home. (5)________ should be appointed to check the calories content and food value of food served in the canteens and setting definite tiffin patterns.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The life (1) ______ of a banana is a colourful one; it starts with a deep green, changes to a delicious yellow and ends at an unappetizing brown. Bananas, like most fruits, produce and (2) ________ with an airborne hormone called ethylene. This hormone helps to signal the ripening process. An unripe fruit is hard and acidic. It is likely to possess a greenish (3) ________ due to the presence of chlorophyll. When a fruit comes into contact (4) _________ ethylene, the acids in the fruit start to break down, it becomes softer and the green chlorophyll is (5) _______ and replaced, in the case of bananas, with a yellow hue.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The most common health conditions (1)_______ people today include heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancer. When people are experiencing these conditions, they (2)_________ the illness side of the spectrum. Lifestyle factors that put you at risk for developing these conditions include smoking, alcohol substance use disorder, lack of exercise, sleep (3)________, and a diet rich in processed foods, sugar, saturated fat, and artificial flavours. An (4)______ weight is another factor that can put one at risk for these conditions, especially carrying extra weight (5)______ your midsection.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 1.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Cancer is a disease in which some of the body’s cells grow (1)_______ and spread to other parts of the body. Cancer can start (2)______ anywhere in the human body, which is made up of trillions of cells. Normally, human cells grow and multiply (through a process called cell division) to (3)______ new cells as the body needs them. When cells grow old or become damaged, they die, and new cells take their place. Sometimes, this orderly process (4)______ down, and abnormal or damaged cells grow and multiply when they shouldn’t. These cells may form tumours, which are lumps of tissue. Tumours can be cancerous or (5)_______.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 5.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Maybe you’re bored of bananas, apples and grapes and need a fresh produce pick? A nutrient-rich serving of kiwi fruit may be just what you need. A serving of kiwi fruit (2 kiwis) has twice the vitamin C of an orange, (1)______ potassium as a banana and the fibre of a bowl of whole grain cereal—all for less than 100 calories!
The fuzzy fruit is sky-high in both soluble and insoluble fibre, both of which are essential for promoting heart health, (2) _________ digestion and lowering cholesterol levels—that’s a winning trifecta. Kiwi fruit has also been considered a ‘nutritional all-star,’ as Rutgers University researchers found that kiwi fruit has the best nutrient density of 21 commonly consumed fruits.
Along with vitamin C, kiwi fruits are rich in many bioactive compounds that have antioxidant capacity to help protect against free radicals, harmful by-products produced in the body. If you want clean energy, think of kiwi fruit because they’re rich in magnesium, a nutrient essential to (3) ________ food into energy.
A kiwi fruit also doubles as a peeper-keeper by supplying your eyes with protective lutein, a carotenoid that’s concentrated in eye tissues and helps protect against harmful free radicals. Kiwi fruit is also (4) ______ with blood pressure-lowering potassium. In fact, a 100-gram serving of kiwi fruit—that’s about one large kiwi—provides 15% of the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of potassium.
Kiwi fruit has been growing in New Zealand for over 100 years. Once the fruit gained in popularity, other countries started to grow them including Italy, France, Chile, Japan, South Korea and Spain. At first, kiwis were referred to as ‘Yang Tao’ or ‘Chinese Gooseberry,’ but the name was (5) _______ changed to kiwi fruit so that everyone would know where the fruit came from.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Cancer is a disease in which some of the body’s cells grow (1)_______ and spread to other parts of the body. Cancer can start (2)______ anywhere in the human body, which is made up of trillions of cells. Normally, human cells grow and multiply (through a process called cell division) to (3)______ new cells as the body needs them. When cells grow old or become damaged, they die, and new cells take their place. Sometimes, this orderly process (4)______ down, and abnormal or damaged cells grow and multiply when they shouldn’t. These cells may form tumours, which are lumps of tissue. Tumours can be cancerous or (5)_______.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 3.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Children especially (1)________ avoid such foods or try to reduce intake and instead, eat healthy food for (2)____ growth. Schools can (3) _______ the quality of the food being sold in the canteens and also ensure that the children bring wholesome nutrition food (4)________ home. (5)________ should be appointed to check the calories content and food value of food served in the canteens and setting definite tiffin patterns.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Cancer is a disease in which some of the body’s cells grow (1)_______ and spread to other parts of the body. Cancer can start (2)______ anywhere in the human body, which is made up of trillions of cells. Normally, human cells grow and multiply (through a process called cell division) to (3)______ new cells as the body needs them. When cells grow old or become damaged, they die, and new cells take their place. Sometimes, this orderly process (4)______ down, and abnormal or damaged cells grow and multiply when they shouldn’t. These cells may form tumours, which are lumps of tissue. Tumours can be cancerous or (5)_______.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 4.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Maybe you’re bored of bananas, apples and grapes and need a fresh produce pick? A nutrient-rich serving of kiwi fruit may be just what you need. A serving of kiwi fruit (2 kiwis) has twice the vitamin C of an orange, (1)______ potassium as a banana and the fibre of a bowl of whole grain cereal—all for less than 100 calories!
The fuzzy fruit is sky-high in both soluble and insoluble fibre, both of which are essential for promoting heart health, (2) _________ digestion and lowering cholesterol levels—that’s a winning trifecta. Kiwi fruit has also been considered a ‘nutritional all-star,’ as Rutgers University researchers found that kiwi fruit has the best nutrient density of 21 commonly consumed fruits.
Along with vitamin C, kiwi fruits are rich in many bioactive compounds that have antioxidant capacity to help protect against free radicals, harmful by-products produced in the body. If you want clean energy, think of kiwi fruit because they’re rich in magnesium, a nutrient essential to (3) ________ food into energy.
A kiwi fruit also doubles as a peeper-keeper by supplying your eyes with protective lutein, a carotenoid that’s concentrated in eye tissues and helps protect against harmful free radicals. Kiwi fruit is also (4) ______ with blood pressure-lowering potassium. In fact, a 100-gram serving of kiwi fruit—that’s about one large kiwi—provides 15% of the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of potassium.
Kiwi fruit has been growing in New Zealand for over 100 years. Once the fruit gained in popularity, other countries started to grow them including Italy, France, Chile, Japan, South Korea and Spain. At first, kiwis were referred to as ‘Yang Tao’ or ‘Chinese Gooseberry,’ but the name was (5) _______ changed to kiwi fruit so that everyone would know where the fruit came from.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Cancer is a disease in which some of the body’s cells grow (1)_______ and spread to other parts of the body. Cancer can start (2)______ anywhere in the human body, which is made up of trillions of cells. Normally, human cells grow and multiply (through a process called cell division) to (3)______ new cells as the body needs them. When cells grow old or become damaged, they die, and new cells take their place. Sometimes, this orderly process (4)______ down, and abnormal or damaged cells grow and multiply when they shouldn’t. These cells may form tumours, which are lumps of tissue. Tumours can be cancerous or (5)_______.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 1.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The most common health conditions (1)_______ people today include heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancer. When people are experiencing these conditions, they (2)_________ the illness side of the spectrum. Lifestyle factors that put you at risk for developing these conditions include smoking, alcohol substance use disorder, lack of exercise, sleep (3)________, and a diet rich in processed foods, sugar, saturated fat, and artificial flavours. An (4)______ weight is another factor that can put one at risk for these conditions, especially carrying extra weight (5)______ your midsection.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 4.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Children especially (1)________ avoid such foods or try to reduce intake and instead, eat healthy food for (2)____ growth. Schools can (3) _______ the quality of the food being sold in the canteens and also ensure that the children bring wholesome nutrition food (4)________ home. (5)________ should be appointed to check the calories content and food value of food served in the canteens and setting definite tiffin patterns.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Children especially (1)________ avoid such foods or try to reduce intake and instead, eat healthy food for (2)____ growth. Schools can (3) _______ the quality of the food being sold in the canteens and also ensure that the children bring wholesome nutrition food (4)________ home. (5)________ should be appointed to check the calories content and food value of food served in the canteens and setting definite tiffin patterns.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The life (1) ______ of a banana is a colourful one; it starts with a deep green, changes to a delicious yellow and ends at an unappetizing brown. Bananas, like most fruits, produce and (2) ________ with an airborne hormone called ethylene. This hormone helps to signal the ripening process. An unripe fruit is hard and acidic. It is likely to possess a greenish (3) ________ due to the presence of chlorophyll. When a fruit comes into contact (4) _________ ethylene, the acids in the fruit start to break down, it becomes softer and the green chlorophyll is (5) _______ and replaced, in the case of bananas, with a yellow hue.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Maybe you’re bored of bananas, apples and grapes and need a fresh produce pick? A nutrient-rich serving of kiwi fruit may be just what you need. A serving of kiwi fruit (2 kiwis) has twice the vitamin C of an orange, (1)______ potassium as a banana and the fibre of a bowl of whole grain cereal—all for less than 100 calories!
The fuzzy fruit is sky-high in both soluble and insoluble fibre, both of which are essential for promoting heart health, (2) _________ digestion and lowering cholesterol levels—that’s a winning trifecta. Kiwi fruit has also been considered a ‘nutritional all-star,’ as Rutgers University researchers found that kiwi fruit has the best nutrient density of 21 commonly consumed fruits.
Along with vitamin C, kiwi fruits are rich in many bioactive compounds that have antioxidant capacity to help protect against free radicals, harmful by-products produced in the body. If you want clean energy, think of kiwi fruit because they’re rich in magnesium, a nutrient essential to (3) ________ food into energy.
A kiwi fruit also doubles as a peeper-keeper by supplying your eyes with protective lutein, a carotenoid that’s concentrated in eye tissues and helps protect against harmful free radicals. Kiwi fruit is also (4) ______ with blood pressure-lowering potassium. In fact, a 100-gram serving of kiwi fruit—that’s about one large kiwi—provides 15% of the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of potassium.
Kiwi fruit has been growing in New Zealand for over 100 years. Once the fruit gained in popularity, other countries started to grow them including Italy, France, Chile, Japan, South Korea and Spain. At first, kiwis were referred to as ‘Yang Tao’ or ‘Chinese Gooseberry,’ but the name was (5) _______ changed to kiwi fruit so that everyone would know where the fruit came from.

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The most common health conditions (1)_______ people today include heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancer. When people are experiencing these conditions, they (2)_________ the illness side of the spectrum. Lifestyle factors that put you at risk for developing these conditions include smoking, alcohol substance use disorder, lack of exercise, sleep (3)________, and a diet rich in processed foods, sugar, saturated fat, and artificial flavours. An (4)______ weight is another factor that can put one at risk for these conditions, especially carrying extra weight (5)______ your midsection.

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Cancer is a disease in which some of the body’s cells grow (1)_______ and spread to other parts of the body. Cancer can start (2)______ anywhere in the human body, which is made up of trillions of cells. Normally, human cells grow and multiply (through a process called cell division) to (3)______ new cells as the body needs them. When cells grow old or become damaged, they die, and new cells take their place. Sometimes, this orderly process (4)______ down, and abnormal or damaged cells grow and multiply when they shouldn’t. These cells may form tumours, which are lumps of tissue. Tumours can be cancerous or (5)_______.

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The most common health conditions (1)_______ people today include heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancer. When people are experiencing these conditions, they (2)_________ the illness side of the spectrum. Lifestyle factors that put you at risk for developing these conditions include smoking, alcohol substance use disorder, lack of exercise, sleep (3)________, and a diet rich in processed foods, sugar, saturated fat, and artificial flavours. An (4)______ weight is another factor that can put one at risk for these conditions, especially carrying extra weight (5)______ your midsection.

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The life (1) ______ of a banana is a colourful one; it starts with a deep green, changes to a delicious yellow and ends at an unappetizing brown. Bananas, like most fruits, produce and (2) ________ with an airborne hormone called ethylene. This hormone helps to signal the ripening process. An unripe fruit is hard and acidic. It is likely to possess a greenish (3) ________ due to the presence of chlorophyll. When a fruit comes into contact (4) _________ ethylene, the acids in the fruit start to break down, it becomes softer and the green chlorophyll is (5) _______ and replaced, in the case of bananas, with a yellow hue.

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