D5 - glycemic index

Question 1

What does the Glycemic Index (GI) measure?

Answer 1

The Glycemic Index (GI) measures how quickly a carbohydrate-containing food raises blood sugar levels.

Question 2

How do researchers assess the impact of different carbohydrates on blood sugar using the GI?

Answer 2

Researchers use a scale compared to pure glucose (GI of 100) to assess the impact of different carbohydrates on blood sugar.

Question 3

What happens to blood sugar levels after fasting?

Answer 3

After fasting

Question 4

Describe the blood sugar response after consuming carbohydrates.

Answer 4

Consuming carbohydrates causes a rapid rise and slow return to normal levels over two hours.

Question 5

How do researchers study the impact of different foods on blood sugar?

Answer 5

Researchers study the blood sugar curve to understand how different foods affect blood sugar.

Question 6

How is the Glycemic Index (GI) calculated?

Answer 6

Subjects consume a test dose of glucose

Question 7

What are the limitations of Glycemic Index (GI)?

Answer 7

Calculating GI for mixed meals (e.g.

Question 8

What is the Glycemic Load (GL)

Answer 8

and how is it calculated?

Question 9

How does Glycemic Load (GL) aim to provide a more practical measure?

Answer 9

Glycemic Load (GL) aims to provide a more practical measure for real-life eating scenarios.

Question 10

Compare the Glycemic Index (GI) and Glycemic Load (GL) for pure glucose

Answer 10

refried beans

Question 11

What does the introduction suggest as a more practical approach to managing carbohydrate intake?

Answer 11

Counting carbs may be a simpler and more effective approach to managing carbohydrate intake.

Question 12

What is the conclusion regarding the practicality of applying Glycemic Index (GI) and Glycemic Load (GL) concepts to diverse

Answer 12

mixed meals?