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Home Economics

Subject : literacy
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 200






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






3. Outline of an object






4. 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.






5. This vitamin helps you have a healthy nervous system






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






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






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






9. The nutrient that helps regulate fluid balance






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






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






12. Foods from the extras group are usually high






13. Fruit juices - tea - coffee - milk - soups - fruit - vegtables.






14. 20g






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






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






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






18. Gives you healthy skin and eyes






19. 175g






20. Eggs belong in this food group






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






22. 5mL






23. 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






24. 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






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






26. 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.






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






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






29. 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.






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






31. One hue






32. A condition in which the bones gradually lose their mineral intake and become weak and brittle






33. Vertical






34. 20g






35. Plant material bodies cannot digest






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






37. Healthiest oil to cook with






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






39. This nutrient group helps you have healthy blood pressure






40. Builds up bone mass and prevents osteoporosis






41. 9-11 servings daily






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






43. The nutrient group that supplies us with energy






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






45. Vegetables are a great source of this






46. 180






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






48. Keeps bowels regular






49. Should be eaten sparingly






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