The Glycemic Index Ranks _______________ Based on How Quickly Your

question 53

Multiple Choice

The Glycemic Index ranks _______________ based on how quickly your body converts them to _______________.

• A) carbohydrates;glucose
• B) proteins;body fat
• C) the fat in food;body fat
• D) foods;calories

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Definitions:

Salt Intake

Refers to the amount of salt consumed by an individual in their diet.

Vitamins

Organic compounds required in small quantities for essential metabolic reactions in the body.

Fats

A group of compounds that are made mostly of carbon and hydrogen and are used by the body for energy and insulating organs.

Digested

The process of breaking down food in the body into substances that can be absorbed and used for energy, growth, and cell repair.