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Home Economics

Subject : literacy
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1. Measure of protein quality - number of essential amino acids a food contains - High Biological Value (HBV) Low Biological Value (LBV)






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






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






4. 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






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






6. Outline of an object






7. 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.






8. Vertical






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






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






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






12. 230 - 250






13. 90 degrees of each other






14. 5mL






15. Your body needs this vitamin to absorb calcium






16. Healthiest oil to cook with






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






18. Describes the way an object surface looks and feels






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






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






21. Helps build strong muscles and repairs body tissue






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






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






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






25. Contrast; opposite colors






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






27. Helps your body fight infection and helps cuts heal






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






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






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






31. 20g






32. 9-11 servings daily






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






34. 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






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






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






37. The nutrient group that supplies us with energy






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






39. 175g






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






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






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






43. 125g






44. One hue






45. Should be eaten sparingly






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






47. The nutrient that helps regulate fluid balance






48. Provides heat and energy - satify hunger - provides padding around heart and kidneys.






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






50. 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.