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1. Vitamin supplied by breads and grains






2. 200






3. 175g






4. 125g






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






6. This vitamin helps you have a healthy nervous system






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






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






9. 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.






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






11. Diagonal






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






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






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






15. An enzyme made in the stomach which breaks protein into peptones.






16. The nutrient group that supplies us with energy






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






25. 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






26. Butter - Margarine - Oil - Cream






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






28. 90 degrees of each other






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






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






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






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






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






34. 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.






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






36. 120






37. 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.






38. 180






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






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






41. Horizontal






42. 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






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






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






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






46. Curved






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






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






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






50. 2.5mL







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