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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 build strong muscles and repairs body tissue






2. Your body needs this vitamin to absorb calcium






3. 20mL






4. 150






5. Keeps bowels regular






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






7. Plant material bodies cannot digest






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






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






10. 125g






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. 125g






19. This nutrient group helps you have healthy blood pressure






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






21. Builds up bone mass and prevents osteoporosis






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






23. Contrast; opposite colors






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. Eggs belong in this food group






32. 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






33. The nutrient that helps regulate fluid balance






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






35. The food that the nutrient is found in.






36. 1.25mL






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






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






39. The nutrient group that supplies us with energy






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






41. 20g






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






43. Works with calcium to build strong bones and teeth milk






44. 10g






45. Gives you healthy skin and eyes






46. Butter - Margarine - Oil - Cream






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






48. 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.






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






50. Should be eaten sparingly