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Subject : literacy
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Irreversible reaction - unfolding of the protein chain - caused by HEAT - ADDITION OF ACID & MECHANICAL ACTION.






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






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






4. 90 degrees of each other






5. 20g






6. Contrast; opposite colors






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






8. A semi-solid viscous solution with a 3-D network where water molecules become trapped. Gelatine is used as a setting agent.






9. Helps build strong muscles and repairs body tissue






10. Eggs belong in this food group






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






12. 20g






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






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






16. Should be eaten sparingly






17. Healthiest oil to cook with






18. Butter - Margarine - Oil - Cream






19. 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






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






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






22. 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.






23. 20mL






24. The nutrient that helps regulate fluid balance






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






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






27. 250g






28. Vegetables are a great source of this






29. 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






30. Horizontal






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






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






33. Helps have healthy gums and teeth <3






34. Your body needs this vitamin to absorb calcium






35. Denaturing a protein (liquid to a solid) e.g. cooking an egg






36. Curved






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






38. Keeps bowels regular






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






40. One hue






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






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






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






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






45. Diagonal






46. 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.






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






48. 180






49. 5mL






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