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Subject : literacy
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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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. Cookie cutter house in master planned community - all have similar floor plans






2. The nutrient that helps regulate fluid balance






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






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






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






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






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






8. Eggs belong in this food group






9. Outline of an object






10. Diagonal






11. This vitamin helps you have a healthy nervous system






12. 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






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






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






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






16. Helps have healthy gums and teeth <3






17. 250g






18. 10g






19. The 3 dimensional space to be designed






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






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






22. Vertical






23. 125g






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






25. 190






26. 20mL






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






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






29. 230 - 250






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






31. Foods from the extras group are usually high






32. 20g






33. Healthiest oil to cook with






34. 150






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






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






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






38. 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.






39. Butter - Margarine - Oil - Cream






40. One hue






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






42. 5mL






43. Should be eaten sparingly






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






45. Horizontal






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






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






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






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






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







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