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Subject : literacy
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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Helps muscles contract - helps produce energy - helps regulate many body functions nuts - peanut butter






2. 190






3. Contrast; opposite colors






4. 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.






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






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






7. Curved






8. The nutrient group that supplies us with energy






9. House built in rows and attached to one another at the side wall






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






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






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






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






14. Your body needs this vitamin to absorb calcium






15. 20mL






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






17. 90 degrees of each other






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






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






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






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






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






23. Vitamin supplied by breads and grains






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






25. Plant material bodies cannot digest






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






27. The grain that has the highest amount of protein






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






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






30. This vitamin helps you have a healthy nervous system






31. Helps eyes adjust to darkness - protects lining of throat - nose and mouth and other organs from infection eggs - dark green veggies - deep yellow veggies and fruits






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






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






34. 2.5mL






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






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






37. 20g






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






39. Outline of an object






40. 1.25mL






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






42. Helps your body fight infection and helps cuts heal






43. Built to a persons specifications






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






45. Helps build strong muscles and repairs body tissue






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






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






48. 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.






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






50. 180