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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. Builds up bone mass and prevents osteoporosis






2. A link formed during the condensation reaction when the amino group of one amino acid chemically combines with the carboxyl group of another amino acid with the loss of water molecule.






3. Describes the way an object surface looks and feels






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






5. The grain that has the highest amount of protein






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






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






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






9. 5mL






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






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






12. Helps build strong muscles and repairs body tissue






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






14. Foods from the extras group are usually high






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






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






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






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






19. Horizontal






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






21. Your body needs this vitamin to absorb calcium






22. 120






23. 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.






24. 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






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






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






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






28. 250g






29. Contrast; opposite colors






30. Built to a persons specifications






31. 20g






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






33. 175g






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






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






36. Curved






37. Should be eaten sparingly






38. Gives you healthy skin and eyes






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






40. 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.






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






42. 250g






43. 10g






44. Vertical






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






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






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






48. 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.






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






50. Chemical substances that are needed in the body for correct functioning