Key words

1. Term used to describe polyunsaturated fatty acids (15)
6. A mineral present in the blood and stored in the liver .Absorption of non haem iron is aided by vitamin C. Absorption of iron is reduced by the presence of phytatic acid and phosphate. Prolonged lack of iron leads to anaemia. (4)
7. Values calculated for energy requirements of groups of people. They represent the needs of most people in a particular group. (4)
9. A mixture of two immiscible liquids. (8)
10. A polysaccharide composed from units of glucose. (6)

2. A metabolic disorder caused by the poor absorption of glucose; this can be due to the failure to produce insulin (in insulin dependent diabetes) or the poor response of tissues to insulin (in non insulin dependent diabetes) Type1 diabetes mellitius d (8)
3. A process which involves the denaturation of proteins; changing from a soluble to an insoluble structure. (11)
4. A B complex vitamin: involved in the metabolism of amino acids (10)
5. A form of bacterial food poisoning (11)
8. A fat (originally produced as a substitute for butter) which is an emulsion of fat and water which contains vitamins A and D, colourings, flavourings and preservatives. (9)

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