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Subject : literacy
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1. An enzyme made in the pancreas that travels to the duodenum and breaks peptones into peptides.






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






3. 150






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






5. 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






6. Provides heat and energy in sugars and starches and fibre prevents constipation for healthy bowels.






7. The 3 dimensional space to be designed






8. The food that the nutrient is found in.






9. Your body needs this vitamin to absorb calcium






10. Healthiest oil to cook with






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






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






13. 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.






14. Diagonal






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






16. Vegetables are a great source of this






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






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






19. Regulates body temperature - gets rid of waste via kidneys in urine - carries nutrients in blood.






20. Contrast; opposite colors






21. Lack of adequate nutrition - result of lack of nutrition or unbalanced diet.






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






23. Describes the way an object surface looks and feels






24. Should be eaten sparingly






25. The nutrient that helps regulate fluid balance






26. Helps build strong muscles and repairs body tissue






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






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






29. 190






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






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






32. 180






33. 200






34. Builds up bone mass and prevents osteoporosis






35. Keeps bowels regular






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






43. This nutrient group helps you have healthy blood pressure






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






45. Helps have healthy gums and teeth <3






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






47. Foods from the extras group are usually high






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






49. Breaking down excess protein in the liver. Carboxyl group is converted to glycogen and stored as energy. Amino group is converted to ammonia then to urea and excreted as urine.






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