The Glycemic Index of Foods Is ____

question 74

Multiple Choice

The glycemic index of foods is ____.

• A)a way of ranking foods according to their potential to increase blood glucose
• B)the most modern, practical means for planning diets for people with diabetes
• C)a well-utilized, highly valued mechanism to control the intake of simple sugars
• D)a measure of the percentage of digestible carbohydrates in relation to total energy content of the food
• E)a research-based method for preventing Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes and morbid obesity

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Definitions:

Bottom-Up Processing

The analysis of the smaller features to build up to a complete perception.

Difference Threshold

The minimal detectable difference between two stimuli required for the subject to notice they are not the same.

Absolute Threshold

The lowest level of stimulation that an individual can detect at least 50% of the time.

Environmental Stimulation

refers to external factors that influence an organism's behavior and development, often improving cognitive functions.