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Home Economics

Subject : literacy
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A nutrient needed in large amounts (protein - carbohydrate - lipid)






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






3. Outline of an object






4. Diagonal






5. Helps your body fight infection and helps cuts heal






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






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






8. Severe protein deficiency resulting in thin limbs - sunken face and pot belly. Occurs in 3rd World countries.






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






10. Contrast; opposite colors






11. Helps have healthy gums and teeth <3






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






13. One hue






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






15. This vitamin helps you have a healthy nervous system






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






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






18. 2.5mL






19. Vertical






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






21. Your body needs this vitamin to absorb calcium






22. 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.






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






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






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






26. Eggs belong in this food group






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






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






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






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






31. Describes the way an object surface looks and feels






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






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






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






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






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






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






38. 190






39. Healthiest oil to cook with






40. 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






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






42. 125g






43. The nutrient that helps regulate fluid balance






44. 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.






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






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






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






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






49. 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.






50. 10g