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Home Economics

Subject : literacy
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 190






2. 10g






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






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






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






6. 120






7. Healthiest oil to cook with






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






9. 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.






10. 250g






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






12. Eggs belong in this food group






13. 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.






14. 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






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






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






17. 150






18. 125g






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






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






21. 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






22. 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.






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






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






25. 250g






26. Helps build strong muscles and repairs body tissue






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






28. Built to a persons specifications






29. The nutrient group that supplies us with energy






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






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






32. 2.5mL






33. 125g






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






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






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






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






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






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






40. Vertical






41. 20g






42. Contrast; opposite colors






43. Outline of an object






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






45. Describes the way an object surface looks and feels






46. Helps have healthy gums and teeth <3






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






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






49. 90 degrees of each other






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