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Subject : literacy
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1. 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.






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






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






4. 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.






5. 250g






6. 180






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






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






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






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






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






12. This vitamin helps you have a healthy nervous system






13. Vertical






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






15. 250g






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






17. 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






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






19. 5mL






20. 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.






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






22. 90 degrees of each other






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






24. Helps have healthy gums and teeth <3






25. Helps your body fight infection and helps cuts heal






26. 125g






27. The nutrient group that supplies us with energy






28. Helps build strong muscles and repairs body tissue






29. Built to a persons specifications






30. Eggs belong in this food group






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






32. 125g






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






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






35. The grain that has the highest amount of protein






36. Plant material bodies cannot digest






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






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






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






40. Should be eaten sparingly






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






42. Foods from the extras group are usually high






43. 200






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






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






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






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






48. Describes the way an object surface looks and feels






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






50. Builds up bone mass and prevents osteoporosis