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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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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Helps have healthy gums and teeth <3






2. Helps your body fight infection and helps cuts heal






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






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






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






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






7. The food that the nutrient is found in.






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






9. Horizontal






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






11. 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






12. Healthiest oil to cook with






13. 2.5mL






14. One hue






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






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






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






18. 9-11 servings daily






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






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






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






22. 230 - 250






23. 150






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






25. Outline of an object






26. 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.






27. Diagonal






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






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






30. Eggs belong in this food group






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






39. Helps blood carry oxygen - helps cells use oxygen meat - liver - eggs - dry beans - spinach






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






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






42. 90 degrees of each other






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






44. 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.






45. Built to a persons specifications






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






47. 1.25mL






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






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






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