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Home Economics

Subject : literacy
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The building blocks that make up proteins - Smallest part of a protein






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






3. 120






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






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






6. 250g






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






8. Dark - leafy vegetables and orange vegetables are good sources of this vitamin






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






10. 250g






11. Outline of an object






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






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






14. 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.






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






16. Vitamin supplied by breads and grains






17. Builds up bone mass and prevents osteoporosis






18. Helps have healthy gums and teeth <3






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






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






21. 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.






22. 9-11 servings daily






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






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






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






26. Should be eaten sparingly






27. 20g






28. Vegetables are a great source of this






29. Helps your body fight infection and helps cuts heal






30. 5mL






31. 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






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






33. 20g






34. 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






35. The food that the nutrient is found in.






36. 150






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






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






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






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






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






42. Lack of adequate nutrition - result of lack of nutrition or unbalanced diet.






43. Low fat milk - non fat yogurt - and lite sour cream are low in this nutrient






44. Keeps bowels regular






45. The nutrient that helps carry nutrients throughout the body - helps regulate body temperature - and digest food






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






47. Helps build strong muscles and repairs body tissue






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






49. Vertical






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