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Subject : literacy
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1. 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.






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






3. 250g






4. 250g






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






6. Builds up bone mass and prevents osteoporosis






7. Butter - Margarine - Oil - Cream






8. 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.






9. Contrast; opposite colors






10. 90 degrees of each other






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






12. The function / job of a nutrient in the body.






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






14. One hue






15. Should be eaten sparingly






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






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






18. 1.25mL






19. The nutrient group that supplies us with energy






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






21. 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






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






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






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






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






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






27. 230 - 250






28. Vitamin supplied by breads and grains






29. Helps have healthy gums and teeth <3






30. Horizontal






31. 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.






32. 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.






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






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






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






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






37. The grain that has the highest amount of protein






38. Built to a persons specifications






39. 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






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






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






42. 20g






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






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






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






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






47. Gives you healthy skin and eyes






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






49. Vertical






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