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Subject : literacy
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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A semi-solid viscous solution with a 3-D network where water molecules become trapped. Gelatine is used as a setting agent.






2. The food that the nutrient is found in.






3. The grain that has the highest amount of protein






4. Helps your body fight infection and helps cuts heal






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






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






7. Vitamin supplied by breads and grains






8. This vitamin helps you have a healthy nervous system






9. 250g






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






11. 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.






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






13. Contrast; opposite colors






14. 9-11 servings daily






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






16. 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






17. This nutrient group helps you have healthy blood pressure






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






19. 125g






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






21. 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.






22. 10g






23. 1.25mL






24. The nutrient that helps regulate fluid balance






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






26. Helps have healthy gums and teeth <3






27. 125g






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






29. Vegetables are a great source of this






30. 20mL






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






32. Curved






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






34. 150






35. 2.5mL






36. The nutrient group that supplies us with energy






37. 120






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






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






40. 20g






41. Foods from the extras group are usually high






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. Healthiest oil to cook with






50. 5mL