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






2. Vegetables are a great source of this






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






4. 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.






5. Healthiest oil to cook with






6. 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.






7. The nutrient group that supplies us with energy






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






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






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






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






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






13. 2.5mL






14. 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






15. Helps build strong muscles and repairs body tissue






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






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






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






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






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






21. 20g






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






23. Built to a persons specifications






24. 200






25. 120






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






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






28. 175g






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






30. 250g






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






32. Should be eaten sparingly






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






34. 125g






35. 20g






36. The food that the nutrient is found in.






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






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






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






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






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






42. Foods from the extras group are usually high






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






44. Your body needs this vitamin to absorb calcium






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






46. Plant material bodies cannot digest






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






48. The 3 dimensional space to be designed






49. 20mL






50. Vitamin supplied by breads and grains







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