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Subject : literacy
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1. The building blocks that make up proteins - Smallest part of a protein






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






3. Helps build strong muscles and repairs body tissue






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






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






6. 200






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






8. This nutrient group helps you have healthy blood pressure






9. 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.






10. 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.






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






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






13. 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.






14. 1.25mL






15. 180






16. 250g






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






18. Contrast; opposite colors






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






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






21. 20g






22. Curved






23. Vertical






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






25. 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






26. The nutrient that helps regulate fluid balance






27. The food that the nutrient is found in.






28. Foods from the extras group are usually high






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






30. Gives you healthy skin and eyes






31. Builds up bone mass and prevents osteoporosis






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






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






34. Describes the way an object surface looks and feels






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






36. 20g






37. 20mL






38. 125g






39. 230 - 250






40. The grain that has the highest amount of protein






41. 90 degrees of each other






42. A lack of a substance / nutrient. It can lead to illness.






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






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






45. Healthiest oil to cook with






46. Vegetables are a great source of this






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






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






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






50. Helps regulate body fluids - helps muscles like the heart function orange juice - bananas







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