DIETS FOR MEDICAL CONDITIONS: LOW GLYCEMIC INDEX DIET

Question 1

INDICATE THE PURPOSE OF THE LOW GLYCEMIC INDEX DIET

Answer 1

– limits total carbohydrate intake to 40 to 60 grams per day,
– allows only carbohydrate foods with a GI of less than 50,
– does not limit protein, fats, fluids, or total kJ,
– intake should meet estimated kJ needs for weight and physical activity.

Question 2

WHAT IS THE INDICATION FOR USING THE LOW GLYCEMIC INDEX DIET?

Answer 2

– T1DM
– T2DM
– GDM
– IR

Question 3

ADDITIONAL NOTES TO CONSIDER WHEN IMPLEMENTING THIS DIET?

Answer 3

– Low G.I. Book or List of foods

Question 4

LIST FOODS ALLOWED IN THIS DIET

Answer 4

• All-Bran
• Whole wheat pasta
• Brown rice
• Whole wheat bread
• Fresh pineapple, fresh peaches, fresh apple
• Sunflower seeds
• Lentils
• Split peas
• Eggplant
• Tomatoes
• Beets
• Turnips
• Lettuce

Question 5

COOKING METHODS ALLOWED AND TO AVOID IN THE LOW GLYCEMIC INDEX DIET

Answer 5

ALLOWED:
•	Steaming
•	Grilling
•	Poaching
•	Baking
•	Stir-frying

TO AVOID:
• Sautéing
• Frying
• Braising