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






2. The nutrient group that supplies us with energy






3. 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.






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






5. Your body needs this vitamin to absorb calcium






6. Plant material bodies cannot digest






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






8. Healthiest oil to cook with






9. 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






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






11. Built in a factory and installed at a specific site






12. Similar to a duplex - but three or more units share one family pays rent






13. Protein are formed as a result of chemical or enzymic action on the protein.






14. 5mL






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






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






17. Foods from the extras group are usually high






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






19. 10g






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






21. Vertical






22. 20g






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






24. Vitamin supplied by breads and grains






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






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






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






28. Butter - Margarine - Oil - Cream






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






30. 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.






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






32. 150






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






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






35. Contrast; opposite colors






36. The nutrient that helps regulate fluid balance






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






38. 20mL






39. Gives you healthy skin and eyes






40. Builds up bone mass and prevents osteoporosis






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






42. Meat - Fish - Chicken - Milk - Cheese - Eggs - Soya beans






43. Describes the way an object surface looks and feels






44. A lack of a substance / nutrient. It can lead to illness.






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






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






47. 9-11 servings daily






48. 90 degrees of each other






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






50. The 3 dimensional space to be designed






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