Glycemic index & Glycemic load

Question 1

…. a ranking system for foods containing carbohydrates

Answer 1

glycemic index (GI)

Question 2

glycemic index (GI) value show

Answer 2

How quickly each food increases blood glucose levels compared with eating a standard amount of glucose (50g)

Question 3

Low GI

Answer 3

less than 55

Question 4

Intermediate GI

Answer 4

55 - 70

Question 5

High GI

Answer 5

greater than 70

Question 6

lower the GI importance

Answer 6

More slowly digested, absorbed and metabolized and cause a lower and slower rise in blood glucose and , therefore usually , insulin levels

Question 7

Low GI examples

Answer 7

most fruits and vegetables, milk, some wholegrain cereals and bread, pulses and basmati rice

Question 8

Research shows ….. affect blood glucose levels

Answer 8

Amount and type of CHO

Question 9

….. , in general, is stronger predictor of blood glucose response

Answer 9

Total amount of CHO in food

Question 10

Which one has bigger effect on blood glucose ?
amount of carbs or GI

Answer 10

The amount of carbs

Question 11

Pasta VS melon

Answer 11

Pasta has a lower GI than watermelon , but pasta has more carbs than watermelon

Pasta will have more of an impact on your blood glucose levels

Question 12

The most important thing to do is get …

Answer 12

your portion size right

Question 13

combines both the quality and quantity of carbohydrate in one ‘number’

Answer 13

Glycemic load or GL

Question 14

The best way to predict blood glucose values of different types and amounts of food

Answer 14

Glycemic load or GL

Question 15

Recommendations for using GI in your diet

Answer 15

At least 3 low GI foods throughout the day

Question 16

When eating high GI foods

Answer 16

Combine these with a low GI food → decrease the overall GI of a meal

Question 17

GI sugar

Answer 17

Fructose (fruit sugar) and lactose (milk sugar) both have a lower GI than sucrose (table sugar)

Question 18

The more ripe a fruit or vegetable is

Answer 18

The higher the GI

Question 19

Juice has a …. than whole fruit

Answer 19

higher GI

Question 20

Mashed potato has a … than a whole baked potato

Answer 20

higher GI

Question 21

Cooked, frying, boiling and baking

Answer 21

↑ GI

Question 22

Wholegrains and high fiber foods

Answer 22

↓ GI

Question 23

Chocolate has a …. because of it’s fat content

Answer 23

medium GI

Question 24

Crisps will actually have a … than potatoes cooked without fat

Answer 24

lower GI

Question 25

Adding acidity to the food will …. (e.g. adding lemon juice)

Answer 25

lower the GI

Question 26

Protein and fats

Answer 26

lowers the GI of food

Question 27

Milk and other diary products have a low GI because they are ….

Answer 27

high in protein and contain fat

Question 28

Watermelon

Answer 28

↑ GI
↓ GL

Question 29

Pasta

Answer 29

↑ GL
↓ GI

Question 30

Low GL

Answer 30

less than 10

Question 31

Moderate GL

Answer 31

10 - 14

Question 32

High GL

Answer 32

More than 15