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Subject : literacy
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1. 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.






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






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






4. 125g






5. 2.5mL






6. Contrast; opposite colors






7. 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.






8. Diagonal






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






10. Should be eaten sparingly






11. Helps build strong muscles and repairs body tissue






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






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






14. Gives you healthy skin and eyes






15. 230 - 250






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






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






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






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






20. Provides heat and energy - satify hunger - provides padding around heart and kidneys.






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






22. 20g






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






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






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






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






28. 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.






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






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






31. Keeps bowels regular






32. 150






33. 200






34. Eggs belong in this food group






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






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






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






38. Curved






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






40. The nutrient that helps regulate fluid balance






41. Butter - Margarine - Oil - Cream






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






43. 250g






44. Foods from the extras group are usually high






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






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






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






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






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






50. Helps your body fight infection and helps cuts heal