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Subject : literacy
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1. 20mL






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






3. Foods from the extras group are usually high






4. Built to a persons specifications






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






6. Diagonal






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






8. 9-11 servings daily






9. 180






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






11. 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.






12. Helps muscles contract - helps produce energy - helps regulate many body functions nuts - peanut butter






13. 2 or more proteins are eaten together to supplement each other. Occurs when one protein is lacking in one or more essential amino acids and is eaten with another food which contains the missing essential amino acid. E.g. beans on toast (Beans are hig






14. 120






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






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






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






18. Healthiest oil to cook with






19. Breaking down excess protein in the liver. Carboxyl group is converted to glycogen and stored as energy. Amino group is converted to ammonia then to urea and excreted as urine.






20. Should be eaten sparingly






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






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






23. 2.5mL






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






25. Vegetables are a great source of this






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






27. 1.25mL






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






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






30. 5mL






31. Built in a factory and installed at a specific site






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






33. 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.






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






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






36. Horizontal






37. Curved






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






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






40. 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.






41. Eggs belong in this food group






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






43. 200






44. The 3 dimensional space to be designed






45. Outline of an object






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






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






48. Helps your body fight infection and helps cuts heal






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






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