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Which of the following statements describes the glycemic index of foods?
Options- A. the extent to which a given food raises blood glucose and insulin levels
- B. the amount of insulin required to metabolize 100 grams of glucose
- C. an individual?s glucose/insulin ratio in a fasted state
- D. the glucose content of a given food
- Correct Answer
- the extent to which a given food raises blood glucose and insulin levels
ExplanationThe glycemic index or glycaemic index is a number associated with the carbohydrates in a particular type of food that indicates the effect of these carbohydrates on a person's blood glucose (also called blood sugar) level. A value of 100 represents the standard, an equivalent amount of pure glucose.
The GI represents the rise in a person's blood sugar level two hours after consumption of the food.
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- B. 30 years
- C. 40 years
- D. 35 years Discuss
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Options- A. 1964
- B. 1966
- C. 1970
- D. 1974 Discuss
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