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Subject : literacy
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1. 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.






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






3. 250g






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






5. This nutrient group helps you have healthy blood pressure






6. Eggs belong in this food group






7. 150






8. 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.






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






10. The food that the nutrient is found in.






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






12. 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.






13. 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.






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






15. 2.5mL






16. 5mL






17. Measure of protein quality - number of essential amino acids a food contains - High Biological Value (HBV) Low Biological Value (LBV)






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






19. Diagonal






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






21. 180






22. Butter - Margarine - Oil - Cream






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






24. 1.25mL






25. 250g






26. Curved






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






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






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






30. 200






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






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






33. One hue






34. 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.






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






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






37. 120






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. This vitamin helps you have a healthy nervous system






47. Foods from the extras group are usually high






48. 2 or more proteins are eaten together to supplement each other. Occurs when one protein is lacking in one or more essential amino acids and is eaten with another food which contains the missing essential amino acid. E.g. beans on toast (Beans are hig






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






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