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Subject : literacy
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1. 230 - 250






2. 90 degrees of each other






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






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






5. This vitamin helps you have a healthy nervous system






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






7. Healthiest oil to cook with






8. 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.






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






10. 2.5mL






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






13. Plant material bodies cannot digest






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






15. Foods from the extras group are usually high






16. Helps have healthy gums and teeth <3






17. The nutrient that helps regulate fluid balance






18. 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






19. Helps build strong muscles and repairs body tissue






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






21. The nutrient group that supplies us with energy






22. Vertical






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






24. 175g






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






26. 200






27. 250g






28. Contrast; opposite colors






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






30. 125g






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






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






33. Keeps bowels regular






34. Builds up bone mass and prevents osteoporosis






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






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






37. Your body needs this vitamin to absorb calcium






38. The 3 dimensional space to be designed






39. 10g






40. Vitamin supplied by breads and grains






41. Outline of an object






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






43. Describes the way an object surface looks and feels






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






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






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






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






48. The food that the nutrient is found in.






49. The grain that has the highest amount of protein






50. 20g