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Subject : literacy
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1. 90 degrees of each other






2. 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.






3. 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.






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






5. 125g






6. This vitamin helps you have a healthy nervous system






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






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






9. Gives you healthy skin and eyes






10. 120






11. Low fat milk - non fat yogurt - and lite sour cream are low in this nutrient






12. Eggs belong in this food group






13. Your body needs this vitamin to absorb calcium






14. Outline of an object






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






16. 230 - 250






17. 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.






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






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






20. Vitamin supplied by breads and grains






21. The 3 dimensional space to be designed






22. Foods from the extras group are usually high






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






24. 175g






25. Catalyst that speeds up or slows down a reaction without being used up itself.






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






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






28. 10g






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






30. The grain that has the highest amount of protein






31. 9-11 servings daily






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. 125g






34. Good sources of this vitamin are oranges - kiwi - and grapefruit






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






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






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






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






39. 200






40. Vertical






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






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






43. 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.






44. The nutrient that helps regulate fluid balance






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






46. Plant material bodies cannot digest






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






48. 150






49. This nutrient group helps you have healthy blood pressure






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