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1. Outline of an object






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






3. 180






4. 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.






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






6. 9-11 servings daily






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






8. Helps your body fight infection and helps cuts heal






9. 1.25mL






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






11. A condition in which the bones gradually lose their mineral intake and become weak and brittle






12. Helps have healthy gums and teeth <3






13. 2.5mL






14. 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.






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






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






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






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






19. Vitamin supplied by breads and grains






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






21. 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.






22. 150






23. Vegetables are a great source of this






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






25. One hue






26. Plant material bodies cannot digest






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






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






29. Your body needs this vitamin to absorb calcium






30. Diagonal






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






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






33. 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.






34. The food that the nutrient is found in.






35. 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






36. Foods from the extras group are usually high






37. 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






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






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






40. 250g






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






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






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






44. Built to a persons specifications






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






46. The nutrient that helps regulate fluid balance






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






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






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






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







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