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Home Economics

Subject : literacy
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Helps your body fight infection and helps cuts heal






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






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






4. Helps build strong muscles and repairs body tissue






5. Outline of an object






6. 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.






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






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






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






10. Your body needs this vitamin to absorb calcium






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






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






13. 125g






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






15. Built to a persons specifications






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






17. 190






18. 9-11 servings daily






19. The 3 dimensional space to be designed






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






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






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






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






24. Helps have healthy gums and teeth <3






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






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






27. Vertical






28. 5mL






29. Horizontal






30. This nutrient group helps you have healthy blood pressure






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






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






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






34. One hue






35. 180






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






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






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






39. 230 - 250






40. An enzyme made in the stomach which breaks protein into peptones.






41. 175g






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






43. 120






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






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






46. 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.






47. Builds up bone mass and prevents osteoporosis






48. Diagonal






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






50. 20mL