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Subject : literacy
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1. Where a food is missing one or more of the essential amino acids. They are usually plant foods.






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






3. Helps have healthy gums and teeth <3






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






5. Foods from the extras group are usually high






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






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






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






9. 20g






10. 250g






11. 20g






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






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






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






15. Keeps bowels regular






16. 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.






17. 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.






18. One hue






19. 125g






20. Vegetables are a great source of this






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






22. 180






23. 90 degrees of each other






24. This nutrient group helps you have healthy blood pressure






25. 20mL






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






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






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






29. Healthiest oil to cook with






30. Plant material bodies cannot digest






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






32. The nutrient group that supplies us with energy






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






34. 190






35. This vitamin helps you have a healthy nervous system






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






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






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






39. The food that the nutrient is found in.






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






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






42. 2.5mL






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






44. Vertical






45. Vitamin supplied by breads and grains






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






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






48. When 2 or more amino acids break apart due to the addition of a water molecule which splits the peptide link. This happen during digestion.






49. 175g






50. Builds up bone mass and prevents osteoporosis