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Subject : literacy
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2. 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






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






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






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






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






7. Should be eaten sparingly






8. Your body needs this vitamin to absorb calcium






9. Gives you healthy skin and eyes






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






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






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






13. 180






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






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






16. 120






17. Helps your body fight infection and helps cuts heal






18. The nutrient that helps regulate fluid balance






19. 20g






20. 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.






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






22. 90 degrees of each other






23. 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.






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






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






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






27. Builds up bone mass and prevents osteoporosis






28. The grain that has the highest amount of protein






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






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






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






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






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






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






35. The nutrient group that supplies us with energy






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






37. 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






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






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






40. Keeps bowels regular






41. Built to a persons specifications






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






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






44. Vegetables are a great source of this






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






46. 125g






47. Helps build strong muscles and repairs body tissue






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






49. 250g






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