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Home Economics

Subject : literacy
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Fruit juices - tea - coffee - milk - soups - fruit - vegtables.






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






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






4. An enzyme made in the stomach which breaks protein into peptones.






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






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






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






8. Helps muscles contract - helps produce energy - helps regulate many body functions nuts - peanut butter






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






10. Healthiest oil to cook with






11. 125g






12. 10g






13. Outline of an object






14. 1.25mL






15. 9-11 servings daily






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






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






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






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






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






21. Helps your body fight infection and helps cuts heal






22. 20g






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






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






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






26. Butter - Margarine - Oil - Cream






27. 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






28. 180






29. 200






30. 20g






31. Horizontal






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






33. Describes the way an object surface looks and feels






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






35. This nutrient group helps you have healthy blood pressure






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






37. Your body needs this vitamin to absorb calcium






38. 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.






39. Builds up bone mass and prevents osteoporosis






40. Curved






41. Helps have healthy gums and teeth <3






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






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






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






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






46. 120






47. Keeps bowels regular






48. 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






49. The 3 dimensional space to be designed






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