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Home Economics

Subject : literacy
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Helps have healthy gums and teeth <3






2. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. Minimum amount of energy required to maintain body temp. (37'C) and keep the body alive. Calculated at complete rest after fasting. Slows down as you get older.






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






11. Foods from the extras group are usually high






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






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






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






15. This vitamin helps you have a healthy nervous system






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






17. 180






18. Contrast; opposite colors






19. 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






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






21. 250g






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






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






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






25. Built to a persons specifications






26. Describes the way an object surface looks and feels






27. Butter - Margarine - Oil - Cream






28. Should be eaten sparingly






29. Eggs belong in this food group






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






31. 175g






32. The nutrient group that supplies us with energy






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






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






35. 20g






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






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






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






39. Provides heat and energy in sugars and starches and fibre prevents constipation for healthy bowels.






40. Your body needs this vitamin to absorb calcium






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






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






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






44. Catalyst that speeds up or slows down a reaction without being used up itself.






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






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






47. One hue






48. 190






49. 230 - 250






50. 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.