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Home Economics

Subject : literacy
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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. An enzyme made in the stomach which breaks protein into peptones.






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






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






4. Vitamin supplied by breads and grains






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






6. Should be eaten sparingly






7. Gives you healthy skin and eyes






8. 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.






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






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






11. 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.






12. Keeps bowels regular






13. 120






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






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






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






17. 1.25mL






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






19. 125g






20. 250g






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






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






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






24. 20g






25. Butter - Margarine - Oil - Cream






26. A nutrient needed in large amounts (protein - carbohydrate - lipid)






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






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






29. Helps your body fight infection and helps cuts heal






30. Eggs belong in this food group






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






32. 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






33. 175g






34. Colour change which occurs when amino acids and sugar are exposed to dry heat. Also known as non-enzymic browning.






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






36. Plant material bodies cannot digest






37. Helps have healthy gums and teeth <3






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






39. 190






40. Horizontal






41. 20g






42. 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.






43. Helps build strong muscles and repairs body tissue






44. 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






45. 20mL






46. 10g






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






48. 150






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






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