GI Flashcards
1
Q
What is GI?
A
Glycemic index
2
Q
How is GI measures?
A
Based of 50 g food
Measures a foods ability to raise blood sugar levels
Measured on a scale of 0-100
3
Q
High GI?
A
Over 70
4
Q
Medium GI?
A
56-69
5
Q
Low GI?
A
Less than 55
6
Q
What is GL?
A
Glycemic Load
7
Q
How is GL measured?
A
(GI x amount of carbohydrate) / 100
8
Q
Low GL rating?
A
10
9
Q
Medium GL rating?
A
11-19
10
Q
High GL rating?
A
20 +
