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Home Economics

Subject : literacy
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Helps blood carry oxygen - helps cells use oxygen meat - liver - eggs - dry beans - spinach






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






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






4. 250g






5. The food that the nutrient is found in.






6. 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.






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






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






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






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






11. 9-11 servings daily






12. 2.5mL






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






14. 175g






15. Horizontal






16. Outline of an object






17. Eggs belong in this food group






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






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






20. The nutrient group that supplies us with energy






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






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






23. 20g






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






25. 5mL






26. 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.






27. Gives you healthy skin and eyes






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






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






30. Diagonal






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






32. Similar to a duplex - but three or more units share one family pays rent






33. 20mL






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






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






36. This nutrient group helps you have healthy blood pressure






37. Help keep the nervous system healthy - promotes growth - appetite and digestion whole grain and enriched breads and cereals - pork - organ meats - dry beans - peas






38. Helps build strong muscles and repairs body tissue






39. The grain that has the highest amount of protein






40. Helps have healthy gums and teeth <3






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






42. 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






43. Contrast; opposite colors






44. 125g






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






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






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






48. Builds up bone mass and prevents osteoporosis






49. Should be eaten sparingly






50. Lack of adequate nutrition - result of lack of nutrition or unbalanced diet.