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Subject : literacy
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1. 10g






2. One hue






3. 125g






4. 1.25mL






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






6. 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.






7. 150






8. 9-11 servings daily






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






10. The grain that has the highest amount of protein






11. The process of breaking down food into a form the body can use






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. Curved






14. 20g






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






16. The food that the nutrient is found in.






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






18. Helps have healthy gums and teeth <3






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






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






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






22. Keeps the body healthy protecting it from diseases such as scurvy (Vit. C) and rickets (Vit. D).






23. Plant material bodies cannot digest






24. 5mL






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






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






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






28. Describes the way an object surface looks and feels






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






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






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






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






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






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






35. 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.






36. Horizontal






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






38. Gives you healthy skin and eyes






39. Butter - Margarine - Oil - Cream






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






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






42. Formed when a number of amino acids join together due to the formation of peptide links.






43. 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






44. Vegetables are a great source of this






45. Vertical






46. Diagonal






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






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






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






50. Helps build strong muscles and repairs body tissue