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Home Economics

Subject : literacy
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. House built in rows and attached to one another at the side wall






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






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






4. Contrast; opposite colors






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






6. 150






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






8. An enzyme made in the pancreas that travels to the duodenum and breaks peptones into peptides.






9. 125g






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






11. Keeps bowels regular






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






13. 1.25mL






14. 200






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






16. 190






17. Should be eaten sparingly






18. 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.






19. 10g






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






28. Helps regulate body fluids - helps muscles like the heart function orange juice - bananas






29. 230 - 250






30. Butter - Margarine - Oil - Cream






31. Eggs belong in this food group






32. 9-11 servings daily






33. 250g






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






35. 250g






36. This nutrient group helps you have healthy blood pressure






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






38. Good sources of this vitamin are oranges - kiwi - and grapefruit






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






40. Horizontal






41. 2.5mL






42. Gives you healthy skin and eyes






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






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






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






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






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






48. Helps build strong muscles and repairs body tissue






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






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