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According to Medical News Today, maltodextrin is safe to consume but excessive consumption can increase the risk of diabetes and high cholesterol.
Part 1. Vocabulary
wedges /wej/ n ( plural form)
-
a piece of wood, metal, or some other material having one thick end and
tapering to a thin edge.
Ex.
I love eating potato wedges with cream.
Menu /ˈmenyo͞o/ n
- a list of dishes available
in a restaurant.
Ex. Kindly give us the menu
so that we can choose our food.
prompted /präm(p)t/ v ( past tense )
- cause (someone) to take a
course of action.
Ex.
The heavy rain prompted people to move to higher places to avoid flooding.
excessive /ikˈsesiv/ adj.
- more than is necessary,
normal, or desirable; immoderate.
Ex.
He was drinking excessive amounts of brandy during the party.
obesity /ōˈbēsədē/ n
- the condition of being
grossly fat or overweight.
Ex.
The problem of obesity among children is increasing because of bad eating habits.
Part 2. Comprehension
questions
Is eating melted cheese healthy?
What
is found in melted cheese?
What
will happen if there is excessive consumption of Maltodextrin?
What
do you call the condition of people with severe cases of weight increase?
What
is the reminder given by Public Health Malaysia to parents and restaurant
owners?
Part 3. Article Reading
Cheesy wedges, cheese naan, or anything that comes with melted cheese is sure to attract cheese lovers! They don’t only smell good but they actually taste delicious!
Melted
cheese is like a must-have item on the menu for restaurant owners to
increase the value of their products. But have you ever thought if it is
actually really made from cheese? And most importantly, if they’re safe to be
eaten?
In
a Facebook post, Public Health Malaysia (PHM) has urged people to stop
consuming melted cheese as the ingredients are unhealthy. Naan, for instance,
is healthy food on its own. But the need to catch up with the trend has prompted
people to add melted cheese into anything they can think of. Now, here’s
what melted cheese is really made of.
Melted
cheese is actually a processed food that’s made of multiple flavorings, salt,
sugar, and maltodextrin.
Maltodextrin
is a white, starchy powder that manufacturers add to many foods to enhance
their flavor, thickness, or shelf-life. It is typically found in packaged food
such as pastries, candies, and soft drinks.
According
to Medical News Today, maltodextrin is safe to consume but excessive consumption can increase the risk of
diabetes and high cholesterol.
This
means your sugar level will definitely rise if you have melted cheese or
anything with maltodextrin on your menu. People with diabetes are strictly
prohibited from consuming the ingredient.
Public
Health Malaysia also said that melted cheese is not just a favorite among
adults but also among children who will see an increase in their weight and in severe
cases, obesity.
PHM
ended the post by reminding the people, including parents and the restaurant
owners to NOT excessively include melted cheese in their menu.
We
won’t deny that food sometimes tastes better when they’re served with melted
cheese, but after seeing this explanation by PHM, are you planning to reduce
the consumption? Is this possibly a goodbye to cheese naan and cheesy wedges?
Source:
Azri Azizan, March 24, 2022, https://worldofbuzz.com