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






2. 230 - 250






3. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






9. Outline of an object






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






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






12. Vegetables are a great source of this






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






14. Builds up bone mass and prevents osteoporosis






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






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






17. 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






18. Healthiest oil to cook with






19. One hue






20. Helps your body fight infection and helps cuts heal






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






22. 125g






23. Gives you healthy skin and eyes






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






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






26. Eggs belong in this food group






27. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






33. 190






34. 20g






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






36. The nutrient that helps regulate fluid balance






37. Butter - Margarine - Oil - Cream






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






39. 125g






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






41. The nutrient group that supplies us with energy






42. 250g






43. The grain that has the highest amount of protein






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






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






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






47. Helps have healthy gums and teeth <3






48. This vitamin helps you have a healthy nervous system






49. 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.






50. 120







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