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Home Economics

Subject : literacy
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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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.






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






3. Built to a persons specifications






4. Eggs belong in this food group






5. Outline of an object






6. 1.25mL






7. Diagonal






8. Healthiest oil to cook with






9. Helps muscles contract - helps produce energy - helps regulate many body functions nuts - peanut butter






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






11. The nutrient group that supplies us with energy






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






13. 9-11 servings daily






14. 200






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






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






17. This nutrient group helps you have healthy blood pressure






18. Vertical






19. Describes the way an object surface looks and feels






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






21. Plant material bodies cannot digest






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






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






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






25. 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






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






27. Helps have healthy gums and teeth <3






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






29. Curved






30. 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






31. 120






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






33. 250g






34. Amino acids that cannot be made in the body and must be obtained from food.






35. 20mL






36. 125g






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






38. 230 - 250






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. Helps your body fight infection and helps cuts heal






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