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Subject : literacy
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1. 2.5mL






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






3. 1.25mL






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






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






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






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






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






9. 90 degrees of each other






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






11. Vegetables are a great source of this






12. 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.






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






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






15. 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






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






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






18. Should be eaten sparingly






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






20. 230 - 250






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






22. 125g






23. Catalyst that speeds up or slows down a reaction without being used up itself.






24. Outline of an object






25. Helps your body fight infection and helps cuts heal






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






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






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






29. Cookie cutter house in master planned community - all have similar floor plans






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






31. Gives you healthy skin and eyes






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






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






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






35. Foods from the extras group are usually high






36. Butter - Margarine - Oil - Cream






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






38. Curved






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






40. 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.






41. Built to a persons specifications






42. Vitamin supplied by breads and grains






43. 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.






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






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






46. Eggs belong in this food group






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






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






49. The nutrient group that supplies us with energy






50. 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.







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