You're going hiking and want to pack emergency food in case you get lost or the hike takes longer than you anticipate. Your goal is to pack a food that will have the biggest increase on your blood glucose level to be able to supply your hiking muscles with glucose for cellular respiration. Which of the following foods will lead to the biggest and most immediate increase in blood glucose?

A. A snack rich in cellulose, such as a bag of celery
B. A snack rich in lipids, such as slices of cheese
C. A snack rich in protein, such as a dried meat stick
D. All of these will have equal impacts on blood glucose level
E. A snack rich in digestible polysaccharides such as a cooked potato


Answer: E

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