Carbs 3 Flashcards
Many grain-based processed foods in the US are fortified or enriched with (2)
Vitamins
Minerals
Glucose from simple carbs is absorbed into bloodstream
Quickly
Complex carbs take longer
To break down and absorb into bloodstream
GI acronym
Glycemic index
Glycemic index (GI) is a measure of
How quickly carb foods will make glucose levels rise
The higher the GI, the faster the
Impact
GL stands for
Glycemic load
GL takes into account both GI and
Amounts of carbs in food
Pasta has lower GI than
Watermelon
Pasta has a lower GI than watermelon but more carbs so
It has a higher GL
If you eat similar amounts of watermelon and pasta
Pasta will have greater effect on your blood sugar level
For more nutrient option in place of rice cake choose (2)
Brown rice cake
Whole grain cracker
Consisting of mostly rice and air, rice cakes
Provide a little bit of energy quickly
Our bodies can make all but 9 of the
20 amino acids it needs to function
It’s essential we source _ from diet
9 amino acids body can’t produce
