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Subject : literacy
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1. 2.5mL






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






3. Healthiest oil to cook with






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






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






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






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






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






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






10. 5mL






11. Eggs belong in this food group






12. Diagonal






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






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






15. One hue






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






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






18. Keeps bowels regular






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






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






21. Foods from the extras group are usually high






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






23. 9-11 servings daily






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






25. A food contains all the essential amino acids - also known as a complete protein. Usually comes from animal sources but is found in soya beans.






26. 190






27. 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.






28. The nutrient that helps regulate fluid balance






29. Helps have healthy gums and teeth <3






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






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






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






33. Your body needs this vitamin to absorb calcium






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






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






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






37. 175g






38. 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






39. 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.






40. Plant material bodies cannot digest






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






42. 20mL






43. 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.






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






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






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






47. Outline of an object






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






49. 180






50. 125g