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“Dark Chocolate” Dark chocolate finds its way into the best ice creams, biscuits and cakes. Although eating chocolate usually comes with a warning that it is fattening, it is also believed by some to have magical and medicinal effects. In fact, cacao trees are sometimes called Theobroma cacao which means “food of the gods.” Dark chocolate has been found out to be helpful in small quantities. One of its benefits is that it has some of the most important minerals and vitamins that people need. It has antioxidants that help protect the heart. Another important benefit is that the fat content of chocolate does not raise the level of cholesterol in the blood stream. A third benefit is that it helps address respiratory problems. Also, it has been found out to help ease coughs and respiratory concerns. Finally, chocolate increases serotonin levels in the brain. This is what gives us a feeling of well-being.Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. Why was chocolate called Theobroma cacao? It is considered to be _____.
a. fattening food b. magical tree c. medicinal candy d. food of the gods

2. Which statement is true?
a. All chocolates have medicinal properties. b. In small doses, dark chocolate is fattening. c. Dark chocolate has minerals and vitamins. d. Chocolate raises the level of cholesterol.

3. What is found in dark chocolate that will help encourage its consumption?
a. antioxidants b. sugar c. fats d. milk

4. After we eat chocolate, which of these is responsible for making us feel good?
a. cacao b. Theobroma c. serotonin d. antioxidants

5. If a person coughs and is asked to have some chocolate, why would this be good advice?
a. Dark chocolate helps respiratory problems. b. Dark chocolate helps circulation. c. Dark chocolate does not raise the level of cholesterol. d. Dark chocolate has vitamins and minerals

6. Which of the following body systems does not directly benefit from the consumption of dark chocolate?

a. Circulatory system b. Respiratory system c. Excretory system d. Nervous system

7. Which important fact shows that dark chocolate may be safe for the heart?
a. It may ease coughs. b. It helps address respiratory problems. c. It does not raise the level of cholesterol. d. In small quantities, dark chocolate has been said to be medicinal.

8. What does “address” mean in the second paragraph? a. to locate b. to identify c. to deal with d. to recognize​