Dessert (multiple choice) Flashcards
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
classification of dessert:
made from fruit juices, water, and sugar
frozen dessert: sherbet
classification of dessert:
contains milk, cream, and sometimes egg whites
frozen dessert: American sherbet
classification of dessert:
contains fruit juice, water, sugar, and sometimes egg whites
frozen dessert: ices
____ increase smoothness and volume
egg whites
egg whites increase _____ and _____
smoothness; volume
classification of dessert:
made like chilled mousses and bavarians, whipped cream, beaten egg whites or both
frozen dessert: frozen soufflés and mousses
whipped cream or beaten egg whites are folded to give _____, and allow the soufflé/mousse to be _____
lightness;
still frozen in ordinary freezer
classification of dessert:
relatively simple to prepare and varies with sauces
pudding
tyoes of pudding
cornstarch pudding,
rice pudding,
bread pudding
cornstarch pudding is also known as
blancmange
blancmange is also known as
cornstarch pudding
classification of dessert:
ready to serve
cheese
cheese differs depending on the ____
kind of milk used,
kind of cheese-making procedure,
seasonings,
ripening process
2 types of custard
baked; soft
classification of dessert:
may be served in baking cups or
may be unmolded and served with fruit garnishes or with dessert sauces
custard: baked