The glycemic index (GI) is a measurement of how a carbohydrate-containing food raises
A. liver glycogen.
B. insulin released from the pancreas.
C. blood glucose.
D. glycogen stored in muscle.
Answer: C
You might also like to view...
An overweight elderly woman with type 2 diabetes visits her health care provider. When asked how her blood sugar control has been, the woman remarks, "Better than ever." What blood test could the health care provider order to verify this?
A. hemoglobin B. hematocrit C. hemoglobin A1C D. blood triglycerides E. random finger stick
In order to be classified as a trace mineral, a mineral must be required by the body in amounts less than _____ per day
a. 1 g b. 10 mg c. 100 mg d. 1000 mg
When parents try to control their children's intake, especially by restricting their access to food, children become _____
a. more likely to eat healthy foods b. more likely develop a chronic condition such as diabetes c. less likely to eat unhealthy foods d. less likely to become obese e. less able to regulate their intake to meet their needs
The recommended protein intake for a 110-pound (50-kg) adult is
a. 110 g b. 40 g c. 88 g d. 50 g