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Subject : literacy
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1. 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.






2. Healthiest oil to cook with






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






4. The food that the nutrient is found in.






5. 2.5mL






6. Built in a factory and installed at a specific site






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






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






9. Diagonal






10. Builds up bone mass and prevents osteoporosis






11. Foods from the extras group are usually high






12. 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.






13. This vitamin helps you have a healthy nervous system






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






15. Keeps bowels regular






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






17. Gives you healthy skin and eyes






18. 175g






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






20. Helps your body fight infection and helps cuts heal






21. Built to a persons specifications






22. 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.






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






24. 120






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






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






27. 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






28. 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.






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






30. 20mL






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






32. Eggs belong in this food group






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






34. The nutrient that helps regulate fluid balance






35. Helps build strong muscles and repairs body tissue






36. Butter - Margarine - Oil - Cream






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






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






39. Horizontal






40. 150






41. 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






42. 1.25mL






43. 20g






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






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






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






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






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. Contrast; opposite colors






50. 10g