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Home Economics

Subject : literacy
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2. Measure of protein quality - number of essential amino acids a food contains - High Biological Value (HBV) Low Biological Value (LBV)






3. Denaturing a protein (liquid to a solid) e.g. cooking an egg






4. Should be eaten sparingly






5. 2.5mL






6. Vegetables are a great source of this






7. 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.






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






9. Keeps bowels regular






10. Outline of an object






11. Cookie cutter house in master planned community - all have similar floor plans






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






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






14. A nutrient needed in large amounts (protein - carbohydrate - lipid)






15. Helps have healthy gums and teeth <3






16. 175g






17. An enzyme made in the ileum which breaks peptides into amino acids.






18. The function / job of a nutrient in the body.






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






20. 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.






21. Diagonal






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






23. Substances that are important for the body's growth and care






24. Helps regulate body fluids - helps muscles like the heart function orange juice - bananas






25. Similar to a duplex - but three or more units share one family pays rent






26. Amount of each nutrient that is needed to to meet a persons nutritional requirements.






27. Good sources of this vitamin are oranges - kiwi - and grapefruit






28. Gives you healthy skin and eyes






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






30. 250g






31. The grain that has the highest amount of protein






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






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






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






35. 125g






36. Eggs belong in this food group






37. 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.






38. A lack of a substance / nutrient. It can lead to illness.






39. Plant material bodies cannot digest






40. Provides heat and energy - satify hunger - provides padding around heart and kidneys.






41. One hue






42. Foods from the extras group are usually high






43. This nutrient group helps you have healthy blood pressure






44. Protein are formed as a result of chemical or enzymic action on the protein.






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






46. 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.






47. The food that the nutrient is found in.






48. 90 degrees of each other






49. 20g






50. House built in rows and attached to one another at the side wall