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






3. The grain that has the highest amount of protein






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






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






6. 250g






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. The 3 dimensional space to be designed






9. 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.






10. The nutrient group that supplies us with energy






11. Keeps bowels regular






12. This nutrient group helps you have healthy blood pressure






13. Amount of each nutrient that is needed to to meet a persons nutritional requirements.






14. 150






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






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






17. Works with calcium to build strong bones and teeth milk






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






19. 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






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






21. 230 - 250






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






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






24. 10g






25. The nutrient that helps regulate fluid balance






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






27. 200






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






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






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






31. 20mL






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






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






34. Sugar in ripe fruit - starch in cereals - fibre in bran and celery.






35. 20g






36. Helps your body fight infection and helps cuts heal






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






38. Contrast; opposite colors






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






40. 190






41. 120






42. 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






43. Your body needs this vitamin to absorb calcium






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






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






46. Vertical






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






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






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






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







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