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






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






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






4. 2.5mL






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






6. 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.






7. 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.






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






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






10. Your body needs this vitamin to absorb calcium






11. Fruit juices - tea - coffee - milk - soups - fruit - vegtables.






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






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






14. 125g






15. Regulates body temperature - gets rid of waste via kidneys in urine - carries nutrients in blood.






16. Diagonal






17. Curved






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






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






20. Eggs belong in this food group






21. Horizontal






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






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






24. 5mL






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






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






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






28. Describes the way an object surface looks and feels






29. 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.






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






31. 90 degrees of each other






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






33. 150






34. 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.






35. Helps your body fight infection and helps cuts heal






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






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






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






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






40. Vitamin supplied by breads and grains






41. 175g






42. 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.






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






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






45. Should be eaten sparingly






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






47. 200






48. Builds up bone mass and prevents osteoporosis






49. Contrast; opposite colors






50. Helps have healthy gums and teeth <3







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