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Home Economics

Subject : literacy
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 1.25mL






2. 20g






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






4. Outline of an object






5. 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.






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






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






8. 2.5mL






9. One hue






10. 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.






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






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






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






15. 150






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






17. Plant material bodies cannot digest






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






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






20. 120






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






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






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






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






25. Gives you healthy skin and eyes






26. 9-11 servings daily






27. Helps have healthy gums and teeth <3






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






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






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






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






32. 190






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






34. 175g






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






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






37. Butter - Margarine - Oil - Cream






38. Helps your body fight infection and helps cuts heal






39. The grain that has the highest amount of protein






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






41. Works with calcium to build strong bones and teeth milk






42. Curved






43. Describes the way an object surface looks and feels






44. 250g






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






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






47. Contrast; opposite colors






48. 250g






49. Builds up bone mass and prevents osteoporosis






50. Diagonal