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AIIMS Manglagiri NO - 2019

Applied Nutrition & Dietetics

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Find the odd one out?

Appeared in: AIIMS Manglagiri NO - 2019

Lemon is the correct answer as it is a citrus fruit, which distinguishes it from the other options.
Maize, Rice, and Wheat all belong to the same food group: cereals or grains.
Cereals are staple foods primarily valued for their carbohydrate content, providing energy.
In contrast, Lemon is a fruit, valued for its high Vitamin C content and use as a flavoring agent, not as a primary energy source.

Option A: Maize is a cereal, similar to Rice and Wheat. It fits within the group of staple grains.
Option B: Rice is a cereal, the staple food for more than half the world's population. It belongs to the same category as Maize and Wheat.
Option C: Wheat is a cereal grain used globally to make flour for various food products. It is in the same class as Maize and Rice.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Classification of Food Items as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Understanding food groups is fundamental for nurses when providing dietary counseling and planning meals for patients with specific health conditions (e.g., diabetes, celiac disease, or malnutrition).
Cereals are a major source of energy, while citrus fruits like lemons are key for vitamin C, which is essential for immune function and wound healing.
A nurse might advise a patient with a wound to increase their intake of Vitamin C-rich foods like lemons to promote tissue repair.

How to Approach the Question

First, analyze each option to identify its basic properties or classification.
Look for a common theme or category that links most of the options together. In this case, Maize, Rice, and Wheat are all cereals.
Identify the option that does not fit into this common category. Lemon is a fruit, not a cereal.
Confirm the difference. Cereals are grains used as staple foods for carbohydrates. Fruits are typically eaten for vitamins, fiber, and flavor.
The item that does not share the common characteristic is the 'odd one out'.

Concept Tested & Keywords

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