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Subject : literacy
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1. 125g






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






3. The process of breaking down food into a form the body can use






4. Helps have healthy gums and teeth <3






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






6. 250g






7. Outline of an object






8. 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.






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






10. Healthiest oil to cook with






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






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






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






14. 90 degrees of each other






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






16. Gives you healthy skin and eyes






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






18. The food that the nutrient is found in.






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






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






21. Builds up bone mass and prevents osteoporosis






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






23. Plant material bodies cannot digest






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






25. Curved






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






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






28. 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.






29. This vitamin helps you have a healthy nervous system






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






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






32. Vertical






33. The nutrient group that supplies us with energy






34. 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.






35. 5mL






36. Horizontal






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






38. The building blocks that make up proteins - Smallest part of a protein






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






40. Contrast; opposite colors






41. 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






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






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






44. 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






45. 180






46. Keeps bowels regular






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






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






49. Should be eaten sparingly






50. 20g