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Q:
A) the extent to which a given food raises blood glucose and insulin levels | B) the amount of insulin required to metabolize 100 grams of glucose |
C) an individual’s glucose/insulin ratio in a fasted state | D) the glucose content of a given food |
Answer: A) the extent to which a given food raises blood glucose and insulin levels
Explanation:
Explanation:
The glycemic index or glycaemic index is a number associated with the carbohydrates in a particular type of food that indicates the effect of these carbohydrates on a person's blood glucose (also called blood sugar) level. A value of 100 represents the standard, an equivalent amount of pure glucose.
The GI represents the rise in a person's blood sugar level two hours after consumption of the food.