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Subject : literacy
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1. 230 - 250






2. Vitamin supplied by breads and grains






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






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






5. 10g






6. Diagonal






7. 200






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






9. An enzyme made in the pancreas that travels to the duodenum and breaks peptones into peptides.






10. 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.






11. Butter - Margarine - Oil - Cream






12. 175g






13. Healthiest oil to cook with






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






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






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






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






18. 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






19. Builds up bone mass and prevents osteoporosis






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






21. 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.






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






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






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






25. 90 degrees of each other






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






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






28. 150






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






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






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






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






33. Describes the way an object surface looks and feels






34. 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






35. Contrast; opposite colors






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






37. Curved






38. 120






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






40. The food that the nutrient is found in.






41. Helps build strong muscles and repairs body tissue






42. Gives you healthy skin and eyes






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






44. Formed when a number of amino acids join together due to the formation of peptide links.






45. 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






46. 2.5mL






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






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






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






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