Relaxation,a positive mood,and sleepiness occurs when we eat starchy foods because these foods increase the amount of tryptophan and,in turn,increase

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Eating starchy foods increases the amount of tryptophan in the body, which then increases the production of serotonin. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that is responsible for relaxation, a positive mood, and sleepiness. Therefore, the correct answer is D: serotonin.

Relaxation,a Positive Mood,and Sleepiness Occurs When We Eat Starchy Foods