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Home Economics

Subject : literacy
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The function / job of a nutrient in the body.






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






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






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






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






6. Builds up bone mass and prevents osteoporosis






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






8. 230 - 250






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






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






11. 190






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






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






14. 20g






15. 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.






16. Vertical






17. Contrast; opposite colors






18. Diagonal






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






20. Catalyst that speeds up or slows down a reaction without being used up itself.






21. 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.






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






23. Gives you healthy skin and eyes






24. 2.5mL






25. Keeps bowels regular






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






27. Built to a persons specifications






28. 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






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






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






31. Outline of an object






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






33. Vegetables are a great source of this






34. 200






35. This nutrient group helps you have healthy blood pressure






36. 10g






37. 1.25mL






38. One hue






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






40. Horizontal






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






42. Butter - Margarine - Oil - Cream






43. 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.






44. Amount of each nutrient that is needed to to meet a persons nutritional requirements.






45. Plant material bodies cannot digest






46. A semi-solid viscous solution with a 3-D network where water molecules become trapped. Gelatine is used as a setting agent.






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






48. 180






49. 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.






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