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Home Economics

Subject : literacy
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1. 200






2. 180






3. 120






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






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






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






7. 90 degrees of each other






8. 20g






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






10. Horizontal






11. 10g






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






13. This nutrient group helps you have healthy blood pressure






14. Your body needs this vitamin to absorb calcium






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






16. 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.






17. Eggs belong in this food group






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






19. Helps build strong muscles and repairs body tissue






20. 230 - 250






21. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






27. 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






28. Outline of an object






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






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






31. The process of breaking down food into a form the body can use






32. 250g






33. This vitamin helps you have a healthy nervous system






34. Curved






35. Healthiest oil to cook with






36. The 3 dimensional space to be designed






37. 5mL






38. 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






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






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






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






42. Diagonal






43. 1.25mL






44. Helps have healthy gums and teeth <3






45. 125g






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






47. The nutrient group that supplies us with energy






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






49. 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.






50. Vegetables are a great source of this