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






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






3. Contrast; opposite colors






4. The nutrient that helps regulate fluid balance






5. 20g






6. Gives you healthy skin and eyes






7. 120






8. Helps have healthy gums and teeth <3






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






10. Outline of an object






11. Your body needs this vitamin to absorb calcium






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






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






14. Vitamin supplied by breads and grains






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






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






17. Builds new cells - muscles - hair - repairs tissue - supplies heat and energy if necessary.






18. The 3 dimensional space to be designed






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






20. 5mL






21. 10g






22. Plant material bodies cannot digest






23. Eggs belong in this food group






24. Healthiest oil to cook with






25. Describes the way an object surface looks and feels






26. 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.






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






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






29. The function / job of a nutrient in the body.






30. Enzyme made in the stomach which breaks caesinogen into caesin.






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






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






33. One hue






34. When 2 or more amino acids break apart due to the addition of a water molecule which splits the peptide link. This happen during digestion.






35. Horizontal






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






37. 125g






38. Builds up bone mass and prevents osteoporosis






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






40. The nutrient group that supplies us with energy






41. 20mL






42. 20g






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






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






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






46. 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.






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






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






49. 150






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