Test your basic knowledge |

Home Economics

Subject : literacy
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
  • If you are not ready to take this test, you can study here.
  • Match each statement with the correct term.
  • Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Chemical substances that are needed in the body for correct functioning






2. Keeps bowels regular






3. Protein deficiency - causes dermatitis - retarded growth and a pot belly. Common is 3rd World.






4. Healthiest oil to cook with






5. Helps eyes adjust to darkness - protects lining of throat - nose and mouth and other organs from infection eggs - dark green veggies - deep yellow veggies and fruits






6. A food contains all the essential amino acids - also known as a complete protein. Usually comes from animal sources but is found in soya beans.






7. A waxy substance that is a part of every cell of your body and intake should be low






8. Eggs belong in this food group






9. Low fat milk - non fat yogurt - and lite sour cream are low in this nutrient






10. 9-11 servings daily






11. Bananas - orange juice - and tomatoes are great sources of this nutrient






12. Built in a factory and installed at a specific site






13. Vertical






14. Iron for healthy blood - calcium for healthy bones - iodine for proper functioning of thyroid gland.






15. The nutrient that helps regulate fluid balance






16. A condition in which the bones gradually lose their mineral intake and become weak and brittle






17. Gives you healthy skin and eyes






18. An enzyme made in the pancreas that travels to the duodenum and breaks peptones into peptides.






19. One hue






20. The nutrient that helps carry nutrients throughout the body - helps regulate body temperature - and digest food






21. Helps body fight infection - helps wounds heal - helps keep gums healthy citrus fruits - berries - melon






22. Protein found in wheat - gives elasticity to foods e.g bread (Coeliacs are allergic to it)






23. 90 degrees of each other






24. Meat - Fish - Chicken - Milk - Cheese - Eggs - Soya beans






25. Plant material bodies cannot digest






26. Help keep the nervous system healthy - promotes growth - appetite and digestion whole grain and enriched breads and cereals - pork - organ meats - dry beans - peas






27. Builds new cells - muscles - hair - repairs tissue - supplies heat and energy if necessary.






28. Foods from the extras group are usually high






29. 125g






30. 120






31. Horizontal






32. The building blocks that make up proteins - Smallest part of a protein






33. Elements needed in small amounts for sturdy bones and teeth - healthy blood - and regular elimination of wastes






34. 175g






35. The food that the nutrient is found in.






36. 20g






37. Chemical reaction when 2 amino acids join together with the elimination of water. Amino group of one amino acid combines with the carboxyl group of another amino acid.






38. 2.5mL






39. Helps your body fight infection and helps cuts heal






40. 250g






41. 10g






42. Dark - leafy vegetables and orange vegetables are good sources of this vitamin






43. Helps blood carry oxygen - helps cells use oxygen meat - liver - eggs - dry beans - spinach






44. Regulates body temperature - gets rid of waste via kidneys in urine - carries nutrients in blood.






45. Curved






46. Contrast; opposite colors






47. Irreversible reaction - unfolding of the protein chain - caused by HEAT - ADDITION OF ACID & MECHANICAL ACTION.






48. 200






49. 250g






50. Fruit juices - tea - coffee - milk - soups - fruit - vegtables.