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Subject : literacy
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1. Works with calcium to build strong bones and teeth milk






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






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






4. 5mL






5. Vegetables are a great source of this






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. The nutrient that helps regulate fluid balance






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






16. Eggs belong in this food group






17. The nutrient group that supplies us with energy






18. The grain that has the highest amount of protein






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






20. Helps build strong muscles and repairs body tissue






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






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






23. Foods from the extras group are usually high






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






25. Builds up bone mass and prevents osteoporosis






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






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






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






29. Curved






30. 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






31. 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.






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






33. 9-11 servings daily






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






35. 1.25mL






36. Regulates body temperature - gets rid of waste via kidneys in urine - carries nutrients in blood.






37. Built to a persons specifications






38. Vitamin supplied by breads and grains






39. 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.






40. Horizontal






41. 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






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






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






44. 230 - 250






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






46. 125g






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






48. Healthiest oil to cook with






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






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







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