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Subject : literacy
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1. An enzyme made in the ileum which breaks peptides into amino acids.






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






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






4. 230 - 250






5. 175g






6. 250g






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






8. Keeps bowels regular






9. 150






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






11. 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.






12. 5mL






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






14. 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.






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






16. One hue






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






18. Should be eaten sparingly






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






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






21. 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.






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






23. 10g






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






25. 190






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






27. An enzyme made in the pancreas that travels to the duodenum and breaks peptones into peptides.






28. Eggs belong in this food group






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






30. The nutrient that helps regulate fluid balance






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






32. Butter - Margarine - Oil - Cream






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






34. 125g






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






36. 20mL






37. 1.25mL






38. Horizontal






39. The nutrient group that supplies us with energy






40. 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.






41. 90 degrees of each other






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






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






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






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






46. Helps have healthy gums and teeth <3






47. 200






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






49. Builds up bone mass and prevents osteoporosis






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