Dessert
Beverage
Cake
How may you improve low-calorie dishes so that these would become more acceptable? (yung sa
palatability)
Lowering the calorie content of a dish should not mean lowering its acceptability in terms of its sensory
characteristics. Low-calorie should not equate to being of low quality, sensory-wise. In order to improve its
acceptability, ample substitutions may be made in order to not sacrifice the amount and flavour. Different cooking
methods may be employed based on the ingredients of the dish, it should not be limited to boiling or steaming.
How may one improve a high calorie dish to make it more acceptable? (yung hindi gaanong filling at oily)
One may balance the amount of carbohydrates and fat incorporated in the dish. There are also a variety of
ingredients that are calorie dense but do not sacrifice the palatability of the dish which may be incorporated in
dishes. Some ingredients are good sources of fat but do not necessarily impart that fatty feeling.
What are the possible outcomes of long-term intakes of low- and high-calorie diets?
Excluding factors such as physical activity and physiological conditions, typically, low-calorie diets would lead to
weight loss. If unsupervised, this may lead to nutritional deficiencies such as anemia, decreased immune function,
and various others. High-calorie diets would typically to lead to weight gain, and in excess, may lead to a person
being overweight or obese which could lead to health problems such as diabetes, cardiovascular disorders, and
others.
What is the caloric contribution of cholesterol in the diet? Compare this with sugar. Comment on the use of
cholesterol and sugar rich foods in the diet.