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Subject : literacy
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1. The nutrient group that supplies us with energy






2. The grain that has the highest amount of protein






3. 2.5mL






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






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






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






7. Vegetables are a great source of this






8. Plant material bodies cannot digest






9. Helps muscles contract - helps produce energy - helps regulate many body functions nuts - peanut butter






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






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






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






13. Outline of an object






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






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






16. Contrast; opposite colors






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






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






19. 125g






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






21. 20mL






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






23. 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.






24. Eggs belong in this food group






25. 250g






26. Butter - Margarine - Oil - Cream






27. Helps have healthy gums and teeth <3






28. The nutrient that helps regulate fluid balance






29. 2 or more proteins are eaten together to supplement each other. Occurs when one protein is lacking in one or more essential amino acids and is eaten with another food which contains the missing essential amino acid. E.g. beans on toast (Beans are hig






30. 20g






31. Vertical






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






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






34. Horizontal






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






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






37. 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.






38. Foods from the extras group are usually high






39. 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.






40. 150






41. Built to a persons specifications






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






43. Vitamin supplied by breads and grains






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






45. Gives you healthy skin and eyes






46. 9-11 servings daily






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






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






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






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






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