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






3. 190






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






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






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






7. The grain that has the highest amount of protein






8. House built in rows and attached to one another at the side wall






9. 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.






10. The food that the nutrient is found in.






11. 10g






12. Helps your body fight infection and helps cuts heal






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






14. Helps have healthy gums and teeth <3






15. Horizontal






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






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






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






19. 250g






20. 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






21. Should be eaten sparingly






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






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






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






25. 90 degrees of each other






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






27. 120






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






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






30. 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






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






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






33. 200






34. 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.






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






36. 5mL






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






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






39. 20g






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






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






42. This nutrient group helps you have healthy blood pressure






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. Gives you healthy skin and eyes






45. Contrast; opposite colors






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






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






48. Foods from the extras group are usually high






49. Outline of an object






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