Dessert (multiple choice) Flashcards
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health benefits of dessert
- provides essential nutrients
- lowers LDL cholesterol level; improves HDL cholesterol level
- sets the mood
- helps in the digestive process
- helps in weight loss
can eventually build up within the walls of blood vessels, and narrow the passageways
ldl cholesterol
ldl meaning
low-density lipoprotein
hdl meaning
high-density lipoprotein
can form a clot which can get stuck in the narrowed space of blood vessels, causing a heart attack or stroke
ldl cholesterol
bad cholesterol
ldl cholesterol
good cholesterol
hdl cholesterol
picks up excess cholesterol in the blood, and takes it back to the liver (where it is broken down and removed from the body)
hdl cholesterol
key hormone that stabilizes the mood, feelings of well-being, and happiness
serotonin
α-amino acid used in the biosynthesis of proteins
tryptophan
converted into the neurotransmitter serotonin in the brain
tryptophan
active in areas associated with eating behaviors, passivity/violence, addiction, and depression
serotonin
natural substance that triggers positive moods, and stimulates the feeling of pleasure
theobromine
fruit-based dessert provides the body with _____, which help fight off wrinkles, poor eyesight and even cancer
Vitamin C
body and brain rely on the _____ and ______ for energy
calories;
glucose
_____-rich desserts can help the feeling of physical deprivation after skipping or going too long between meals
carbohydrate
if the weight is low, eating solid and drinking high _____ desserts can help
calorie
_____-rich desserts are essential to have proper digestion
fiber
_____-filled desserts have more calories that may harm one’s heart
fat
classifications of dessert
fruits
frozen dessert
pudding
custard
cheese
gelatin
fruit cobblers
classification of dessert:
simplest dessert
fruit
classification of dessert:
appetizing aroma
simple
clean washed appearance
slightly chilled
fruits
types of frozen desserts
ice cream
sherbet and ices
frozen soufflés and mousses
classification of dessert:
smooth frozen mixture of milk, cream, sugar, flavorings, and sometimes eggs
frozem dessert: ice cream