Nutrients
What are carbohydrates?
body's major energy source.
What are amino acids?
Building blocks of proteins
What is denaturation?
process causes proteins in meat to begin cooking and change colour
What is the yolk?
The yellow part of an egg is called this.
What planet is known as the "Red Planet."
Mars
Name the two types of vitamins.
water-soluble and fat-soluble
How many essential amino acids are there?
8
What is the Maillard Reaction?
reaction is responsible for browning meat.
An egg is cooked and becomes firm.
What is the largest ocean on Earth
Pacific
What nutrient helps lubricate joints and regulate body temperature.
water
What are complete proteins?
Foods containing all essential amino acids
What is hydrolysis?
Process converts collagen into gelatine.
What happens when an egg is over-coagulated?
Overcooking eggs can cause proteins to do this, making them tough and rubbery.
Which country's flag features a maple leaf in its center.
Canada
Name the four fat-soluble vitamins.
A, D, E and K
What are incomplete proteins?
Most vegetable proteins that do not contain all amino acids
What is coagulation?
The setting of meat proteins
Which part of the egg contains most of the fat?
the yolk
I speak without a mouth and hear without ears. I have no body, but I come alive with wind. What am I?
An echo
What mineral is stored mainly in bones and teeth, where it supports their structure and function
Calcium
Name two functions of protein in the body.
growth and repair of tissues, energy source, or regulating metabolism
What is the difference between complete and incomplete proteins?
Complete contain all amino acids whereas incomplete are missing amino acids
What cooking process causes the clear egg white to turn opaque?
Denaturation
What country is both a continent and a nation
Australia