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Subject : literacy
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1. A waxy substance that is a part of every cell of your body and intake should be low






2. 190






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






4. 9-11 servings daily






5. 230 - 250






6. 20g






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






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






9. Vegetables are a great source of this






10. 2.5mL






11. The 3 dimensional space to be designed






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






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






14. Outline of an object






15. 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






16. Colour change which occurs when amino acids and sugar are exposed to dry heat. Also known as non-enzymic browning.






17. Helps build strong muscles and repairs body tissue






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






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






20. Should be eaten sparingly






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






22. 200






23. Builds up bone mass and prevents osteoporosis






24. 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.






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






26. 20g






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






28. 125g






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






30. 10g






31. 120






32. The nutrient that helps regulate fluid balance






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






34. Diagonal






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






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






37. This nutrient group helps you have healthy blood pressure






38. 1.25mL






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






40. Severe protein deficiency resulting in thin limbs - sunken face and pot belly. Occurs in 3rd World countries.






41. Horizontal






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






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






45. Healthiest oil to cook with






46. 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






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






48. 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






49. Helps your body fight infection and helps cuts heal






50. One hue