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






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






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






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






5. 20g






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






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






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






9. 120






10. Foods from the extras group are usually high






11. Describes the way an object surface looks and feels






12. Helps eyes adjust to darkness - protects lining of throat - nose and mouth and other organs from infection eggs - dark green veggies - deep yellow veggies and fruits






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






14. The food that the nutrient is found in.






15. Keeps bowels regular






16. 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.






17. 200






18. 20g






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






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






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






22. 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.






23. Diagonal






24. Bananas - orange juice - and tomatoes are great sources of this nutrient






25. Your body needs this vitamin to absorb calcium






26. Plant material bodies cannot digest






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






28. This nutrient group helps you have healthy blood pressure






29. Healthiest oil to cook with






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






31. 230 - 250






32. 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






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






34. Vitamin supplied by breads and grains






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






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






37. Curved






38. Gives you healthy skin and eyes






39. Contrast; opposite colors






40. Helps have healthy gums and teeth <3






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






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






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






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






45. 175g






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






47. 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.






48. 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.






49. 190






50. The grain that has the highest amount of protein







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