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- 4. The broad name of fleshy or dry ripened ovary of a flowering plant, enclosing the seed or seeds. Such as: apricots, bananas, and grapes.
- 6. This is the most abundant substance in the human body and is also an essential nutrient to maintain our health. The major functions of this liquid include regulation of body temperature, production of body fluids, transportation of nutrients and removal of waste products.
- 8. The broad informal name of something edible that is not a liquid (that is made to be drunk).
- 10. To have no sickness, injury, have a good diet, sleep schedule and social life.
- 11. The broad label of products with high calcium such as milk and cheese.
- 12. This is the kind of fat found in butter, lard, ghee, fatty meats and cheese. Eating a diet high in this is associated with raised levels of non-HDL bad cholesterol.
- 15. A water-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in some foods, added to others, and available as a dietary supplement.
- 17. There are many kinds of this, from various food groups and they participate in different body metabolism such as maintaining healthy skin and hair, building bones and releasing and utilising energy from foods. They can be classified into water-soluble and fat-soluble.
- 18. They are a group of essential nutrients which regulate many body functions such as fluid balance, muscle contraction and transmission of nerve impulses. Some of these are structural components of the body, such as calcium in bones and teeth.
- 19. This is made when liquid oils are turned into solid fats, like shortening or margarine. It is quite bad for you and can cause sickness.
- 20. The taking in and use of food and other nourishing material by the body.
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- 1. A type of fat molecules that have more than one unsaturated carbon bond in the molecule. Oils that contain this are typically liquid at room temperature but start to turn solid when chilled too.
- 2. This is the indigestible part found in plants. It helps stabilise blood sugar, promote gastrointestinal health and prevent constipation. It can be classified into soluble and insoluble fibre.
- 3. A major source of energy for our body, it comes mainly from grains and other foods such as fruit, root vegetables, dry beans and dairy products.
- 5. The science, art, or practice of cultivating the soil, producing crops, and raising livestock and in varying degrees the preparation and marketing of the resulting products.
- 7. It is an essential mineral that is needed by all tissues in the body. Fortunately, it's found in many foods, especially fruits and veggies. You may have heard it when talking about bananas.
- 9. Something that builds, repairs and maintains healthy body tissues. Meat, fish, seafood, eggs, dairy products, dry beans and bean products include this.
- 13. The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes or applications, it uses scientific principles, and applies them to change the environment in which humans live.
- 14. A type of fat molecule that has one unsaturated carbon bond in the molecule. Oils that contain this are typically liquid at room temperature but start to turn solid when chilled.
- 15. The broad name of a herbaceous plant—roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruit, or seeds that are edible.
- 16. Something that can be found in foods such as meat, dairy products, nuts, seeds and edible oils. It serves as a kind of energy source. It prevents heat loss in extreme cold weather and protects organs against shock.