The nurse is preparing a diet for a client with diabetes using the glycemic index (GI). According to this index, which of the following would most likely raise the client's blood glucose levels?

A) White bread
B) Oatmeal
C) Bacon
D) Cheese


A
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The glycemic index (GI) is a measurement of how foods containing carbohydrates (starchy foods such as potatoes, bread, or cereals) raise blood glucose levels. Carbohydrates are compared with a standard known carbohydrate, such as glucose or white bread. Some foods are known to raise blood glucose levels significantly and are considered to have a high GI. Whole grains, such as oatmeal; proteins, such as bacon; and dairy products, such as cheese, are less likely to raise the GI than is white bread.

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