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Home Economics

Subject : literacy
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Sugar in ripe fruit - starch in cereals - fibre in bran and celery.






2. House built in rows and attached to one another at the side wall






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






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






5. 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






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






7. Regulates body temperature - gets rid of waste via kidneys in urine - carries nutrients in blood.






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






9. 190






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






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






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






13. 125g






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






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






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






17. Eggs belong in this food group






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






19. Outline of an object






20. The food that the nutrient is found in.






21. Horizontal






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






23. Keeps bowels regular






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






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






26. Vertical






27. 120






28. 1.25mL






29. Diagonal






30. 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






31. 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.






32. Formed when a number of amino acids join together due to the formation of peptide links.






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






34. Builds up bone mass and prevents osteoporosis






35. 175g






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






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






38. Built to a persons specifications






39. One hue






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






41. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






47. 250g






48. The nutrient group that supplies us with energy






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






50. This nutrient group helps you have healthy blood pressure