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Home Economics

Subject : literacy
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Iron for healthy blood - calcium for healthy bones - iodine for proper functioning of thyroid gland.






2. 180






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






4. 20mL






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






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






7. 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






8. Helps have healthy gums and teeth <3






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






10. 125g






11. Vertical






12. The building blocks that make up proteins - Smallest part of a protein






13. Keeps the body healthy protecting it from diseases such as scurvy (Vit. C) and rickets (Vit. D).






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






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






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






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






18. 230 - 250






19. The nutrient that helps regulate fluid balance






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






21. This nutrient group helps you have healthy blood pressure






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






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






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






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






26. 10g






27. Eggs belong in this food group






28. 250g






29. Elements needed in small amounts for sturdy bones and teeth - healthy blood - and regular elimination of wastes






30. Plant material bodies cannot digest






31. 20g






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






33. The grain that has the highest amount of protein






34. Horizontal






35. A in butter. B in wholegrain and cereals. C in citrus fruits. D in butter.






36. 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.






37. The 3 dimensional space to be designed






38. Outline of an object






39. Foods from the extras group are usually high






40. Your body needs this vitamin to absorb calcium






41. The nutrient group that supplies us with energy






42. Enzyme made in the stomach which breaks caesinogen into caesin.






43. Vegetables are a great source of this






44. Describes the way an object surface looks and feels






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






46. 175g






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






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






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






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