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Subject : literacy
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1. Should be eaten sparingly






2. 2.5mL






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






4. The food that the nutrient is found in.






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






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






7. 9-11 servings daily






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






9. Built to a persons specifications






10. Gives you healthy skin and eyes






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






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






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






14. 1.25mL






15. 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.






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






17. 150






18. Describes the way an object surface looks and feels






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






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






21. 250g






22. Diagonal






23. Horizontal






24. Vegetables are a great source of this






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






26. Butter - Margarine - Oil - Cream






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






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






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






30. Healthiest oil to cook with






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






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






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






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






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






37. This nutrient group helps you have healthy blood pressure






38. 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






39. Measure of protein quality - number of essential amino acids a food contains - High Biological Value (HBV) Low Biological Value (LBV)






40. Breaking down excess protein in the liver. Carboxyl group is converted to glycogen and stored as energy. Amino group is converted to ammonia then to urea and excreted as urine.






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






42. Curved






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






44. Helps have healthy gums and teeth <3






45. The grain that has the highest amount of protein






46. 200






47. 250g






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






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






50. Helps your body fight infection and helps cuts heal






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