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Subject : literacy
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1. Breaking down excess protein in the liver. Carboxyl group is converted to glycogen and stored as energy. Amino group is converted to ammonia then to urea and excreted as urine.






2. Colour change which occurs when amino acids and sugar are exposed to dry heat. Also known as non-enzymic browning.






3. Help the body build and repair and maintain tissues and body cells






4. 180






5. 9-11 servings daily






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






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






8. 10g






9. Helps your body fight infection and helps cuts heal






10. Keeps bowels regular






11. 2 or more proteins are eaten together to supplement each other. Occurs when one protein is lacking in one or more essential amino acids and is eaten with another food which contains the missing essential amino acid. E.g. beans on toast (Beans are hig






12. A link formed during the condensation reaction when the amino group of one amino acid chemically combines with the carboxyl group of another amino acid with the loss of water molecule.






13. Helps build strong muscles and repairs body tissue






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






15. 20g






16. An enzyme made in the stomach which breaks protein into peptones.






17. 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






18. The process of breaking down food into a form the body can use






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






20. A semi-solid viscous solution with a 3-D network where water molecules become trapped. Gelatine is used as a setting agent.






21. Formed when a number of amino acids join together due to the formation of peptide links.






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






23. Helps muscles contract - helps produce energy - helps regulate many body functions nuts - peanut butter






24. Where a food is missing one or more of the essential amino acids. They are usually plant foods.






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






26. 20g






27. Sugar in ripe fruit - starch in cereals - fibre in bran and celery.






28. Vertical






29. The 3 dimensional space to be designed






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






31. Diagonal






32. Healthiest oil to cook with






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






34. 5mL






35. Helps have healthy gums and teeth <3






36. Your body needs this vitamin to absorb calcium






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






38. When 2 or more amino acids break apart due to the addition of a water molecule which splits the peptide link. This happen during digestion.






39. Eggs belong in this food group






40. Builds up bone mass and prevents osteoporosis






41. Should be eaten sparingly






42. Foods from the extras group are usually high






43. Lack of adequate nutrition - result of lack of nutrition or unbalanced diet.






44. Chemical substances that are needed in the body for correct functioning






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






46. 250g






47. 125g






48. Vitamin supplied by breads and grains






49. The nutrient group that supplies us with energy






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