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Home Economics

Subject : literacy
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Describes the way an object surface looks and feels






2. The 3 dimensional space to be designed






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






4. Helps blood carry oxygen - helps cells use oxygen meat - liver - eggs - dry beans - spinach






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






6. Healthiest oil to cook with






7. 250g






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






9. The nutrient group that supplies us with energy






10. Meat - Fish - Chicken - Milk - Cheese - Eggs - Soya beans






11. Outline of an object






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






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






14. 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






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






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






17. 5mL






18. 125g






19. This vitamin helps you have a healthy nervous system






20. Plant material bodies cannot digest






21. The nutrient that helps regulate fluid balance






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






23. 120






24. Vertical






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






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






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






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






29. Helps your body fight infection and helps cuts heal






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






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






32. 20g






33. Horizontal






34. Keeps bowels regular






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






36. Gives you healthy skin and eyes






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






38. Contrast; opposite colors






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






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






41. 1.25mL






42. 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.






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






44. One hue






45. 20mL






46. 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.






47. 190






48. Builds up bone mass and prevents osteoporosis






49. Helps build strong muscles and repairs body tissue






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