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Subject : literacy
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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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.






2. The nutrient that helps regulate fluid balance






3. Outline of an object






4. 125g






5. This vitamin helps you have a healthy nervous system






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






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






8. 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






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






10. Describes the way an object surface looks and feels






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






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






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






14. 200






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






16. 190






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






18. 250g






19. 230 - 250






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






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






22. Built to a persons specifications






23. 2.5mL






24. Should be eaten sparingly






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






26. Eggs belong in this food group






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






28. 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.






29. The food that the nutrient is found in.






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






31. Curved






32. 9-11 servings daily






33. Gives you healthy skin and eyes






34. 120






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






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






37. Plant material bodies cannot digest






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






39. Where a food is missing one or more of the essential amino acids. They are usually plant foods.






40. 20mL






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






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






43. Horizontal






44. 5mL






45. 150






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






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






48. 1.25mL






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






50. Vegetables are a great source of this