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






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






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






4. 250g






5. Eggs belong in this food group






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






7. Enzyme made in the stomach which breaks caesinogen into caesin.






8. 10g






9. 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.






10. The nutrient group that supplies us with energy






11. Your body needs this vitamin to absorb calcium






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. Outline of an object






19. Built to a persons specifications






20. This nutrient group helps you have healthy blood pressure






21. Helps your body fight infection and helps cuts heal






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






23. Healthiest oil to cook with






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






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






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






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






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






29. 20g






30. Helps build strong muscles and repairs body tissue






31. The nutrient that helps regulate fluid balance






32. 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.






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






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






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






36. 190






37. 20g






38. 125g






39. 20mL






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






41. 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.






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






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






44. 5mL






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






46. The grain that has the highest amount of protein






47. Contrast; opposite colors






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






49. Keeps bowels regular






50. 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.







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