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Home Economics

Subject : literacy
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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 250g






2. Outline of an object






3. The nutrient group that supplies us with energy






4. 10g






5. 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






6. 125g






7. This nutrient group helps you have healthy blood pressure






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






9. Helps regulate body fluids - helps muscles like the heart function orange juice - bananas






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






11. 250g






12. 1.25mL






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






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






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






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






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






18. 2.5mL






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






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






21. 200






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






23. 175g






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






25. Healthiest oil to cook with






26. 180






27. Severe protein deficiency resulting in thin limbs - sunken face and pot belly. Occurs in 3rd World countries.






28. 5mL






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






30. Built to a persons specifications






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






32. The food that the nutrient is found in.






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






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






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






36. 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.






37. Should be eaten sparingly






38. 20g






39. 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






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






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






42. Gives you healthy skin and eyes






43. Butter - Margarine - Oil - Cream






44. Eggs belong in this food group






45. Helps have healthy gums and teeth <3






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






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






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






49. Describes the way an object surface looks and feels






50. 150