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Subject : literacy
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1. Enzyme made in the stomach which breaks caesinogen into caesin.






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






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






4. Globular proteins linked with other non-protein molecules.






5. 200






6. The nutrient group that supplies us with energy






7. Diagonal






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






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






10. 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






11. A in butter. B in wholegrain and cereals. C in citrus fruits. D in butter.






12. Describes the way an object surface looks and feels






13. Keeps the body healthy protecting it from diseases such as scurvy (Vit. C) and rickets (Vit. D).






14. Help build strong - healthy teeth and bones - helps heart beat properly - helps muscles move - helps blood clot - helps keep soft and nerves healthy dairy product






15. 9-11 servings daily






16. Vertical






17. The food that the nutrient is found in.






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






19. Eggs belong in this food group






20. 10g






21. Helps your body fight infection and helps cuts heal






22. Healthiest oil to cook with






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






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






25. Amino acids that cannot be made in the body and must be obtained from food.






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






27. 20g






28. Vitamin supplied by breads and grains






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






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






31. This vitamin helps you have a healthy nervous system






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






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






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






35. 150






36. Iron in eggs - calcium in milk - Iodine in fish - variety in fruit and vegtables.






37. 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.






38. Should be eaten sparingly






39. 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






40. Built to a persons specifications






41. Plant material bodies cannot digest






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






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






44. The grain that has the highest amount of protein






45. 230 - 250






46. Severe protein deficiency resulting in thin limbs - sunken face and pot belly. Occurs in 3rd World countries.






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






48. 5mL






49. 250g






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







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