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Subject : literacy
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1. 2.5mL






2. Help the body build and repair and maintain tissues and body cells






3. The nutrient that helps regulate fluid balance






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






5. 190






6. 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.






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






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






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






10. The food that the nutrient is found in.






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






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






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






14. 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.






15. The nutrient group that supplies us with energy






16. 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






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






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






19. 230 - 250






20. 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.






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






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






23. Your body needs this vitamin to absorb calcium






24. 120






25. 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.






26. Helps have healthy gums and teeth <3






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






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






29. Keeps bowels regular






30. The 3 dimensional space to be designed






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






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






33. Should be eaten sparingly






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






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






36. An enzyme made in the stomach which breaks protein into peptones.






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






38. Builds up bone mass and prevents osteoporosis






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






40. 5mL






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






42. 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






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






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






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






46. The grain that has the highest amount of protein






47. 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.






48. 10g






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






50. Outline of an object