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Home Economics

Subject : literacy
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Irreversible reaction - unfolding of the protein chain - caused by HEAT - ADDITION OF ACID & MECHANICAL ACTION.






2. Vegetables are a great source of this






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






4. Lack of adequate nutrition - result of lack of nutrition or unbalanced diet.






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






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






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






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






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






10. 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






11. 10g






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






13. 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






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






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






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






17. 125g






18. 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.






19. The building blocks that make up proteins - Smallest part of a protein






20. 2.5mL






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






22. The 3 dimensional space to be designed






23. 250g






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






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






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






27. 250g






28. Plant material bodies cannot digest






29. Builds up bone mass and prevents osteoporosis






30. 200






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






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






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






34. Helps your body fight infection and helps cuts heal






35. 230 - 250






36. The nutrient group that supplies us with energy






37. Your body needs this vitamin to absorb calcium






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






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






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






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






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






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






44. Contrast; opposite colors






45. Vertical






46. 175g






47. Gives you healthy skin and eyes






48. 5mL






49. 9-11 servings daily






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