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Subject : literacy
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1. A condition in which the bones gradually lose their mineral intake and become weak and brittle






2. Foods from the extras group are usually high






3. Curved






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






5. 250g






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






7. Should be eaten sparingly






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






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






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






11. The nutrient that helps regulate fluid balance






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






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






14. Keeps bowels regular






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






16. Healthiest oil to cook with






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






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






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






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






21. 20mL






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






23. 90 degrees of each other






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






25. Outline of an object






26. 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.






27. The 3 dimensional space to be designed






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






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






30. Amino acids that cannot be made in the body and must be obtained from food.






31. Iron for healthy blood - calcium for healthy bones - iodine for proper functioning of thyroid gland.






32. The food that the nutrient is found in.






33. Vitamin supplied by breads and grains






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






35. 1.25mL






36. Describes the way an object surface looks and feels






37. Helps build strong muscles and repairs body tissue






38. 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.






39. 2.5mL






40. 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.






41. 125g






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






43. 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.






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






45. Helps have healthy gums and teeth <3






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






47. 200






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






49. 190






50. Built to a persons specifications






Can you answer 50 questions in 15 minutes?



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