The glycemic index refers to the increase in blood glucose and insulin in response to a standard amount of food and is determined by measuring the area under the glucose curve. This is then expressed relative to the glucose curve of
a. a water placebo
b. 500 g glucose
c. 50 g glucose
d. the average glucose curve for a similar population
e. the highest glucose curve for a similar population
c. 50 g glucose
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a. 5th b. 10th c. 15th d. 20th
Complete proteins are found in all of the following EXCEPT:
1.meat. 2.eggs. 3.zucchini. 4.milk.
Energy needs of hospitalized patients are usually calculated using formulas based on:
a. height, weight, age, and gender. b. BMI, age, and gender. c. serum albumin, height, and weight. d. measured energy intake and output.
Elimination of which of the following foods may most likely reduce the amount of gas production in a client with an ostomy?
a. eggs b. yogurt c. strawberries d. processed meats