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






2. The food that the nutrient is found in.






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






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






5. 200






6. 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.






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






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






9. Builds new cells - muscles - hair - repairs tissue - supplies heat and energy if necessary.






10. 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.






11. 230 - 250






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






13. Your body needs this vitamin to absorb calcium






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






15. 2.5mL






16. Vertical






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






18. 250g






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






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






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






22. Gives you healthy skin and eyes






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






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






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






26. The grain that has the highest amount of protein






27. Helps blood carry oxygen - helps cells use oxygen meat - liver - eggs - dry beans - spinach






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






29. 175g






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






31. 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






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






33. The 3 dimensional space to be designed






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






35. Helps build strong muscles and repairs body tissue






36. Plant material bodies cannot digest






37. 125g






38. 125g






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






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






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






42. Builds up bone mass and prevents osteoporosis






43. 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.






44. 1.25mL






45. Curved






46. 20mL






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






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






49. The nutrient group that supplies us with energy






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