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Subject : literacy
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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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2. Amino acids that cannot be made in the body and must be obtained from food.






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






4. 250g






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






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






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






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






9. 175g






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






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






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






13. Globular proteins linked with other non-protein molecules.






14. Healthiest oil to cook with






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






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






17. 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.






18. Helps your body fight infection and helps cuts heal






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






20. Built to a persons specifications






21. Horizontal






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






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






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






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






26. 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






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






28. Helps have healthy gums and teeth <3






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






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






31. This nutrient group helps you have healthy blood pressure






32. Builds up bone mass and prevents osteoporosis






33. Gives you healthy skin and eyes






34. The 3 dimensional space to be designed






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






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






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






38. 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.






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






40. One hue






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






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






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






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






45. 1.25mL






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






47. 125g






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. 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.






50. Outline of an object