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Subject : literacy
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1. Vitamin supplied by breads and grains






2. A lack of a substance / nutrient. It can lead to illness.






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






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






5. 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.






6. 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.






7. 20g






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






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






10. The grain that has the highest amount of protein






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






12. 20g






13. Should be eaten sparingly






14. 90 degrees of each other






15. Vegetables are a great source of this






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






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






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






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






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






21. The 3 dimensional space to be designed






22. 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.






23. Foods from the extras group are usually high






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






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






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






27. This nutrient group helps you have healthy blood pressure






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






29. 120






30. 250g






31. 9-11 servings daily






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






33. 1.25mL






34. Curved






35. Your body needs this vitamin to absorb calcium






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






37. 250g






38. 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.






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






40. 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






41. Diagonal






42. 230 - 250






43. The food that the nutrient is found in.






44. Helps build strong muscles and repairs body tissue






45. 180






46. 200






47. Built to a persons specifications






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






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






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







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