Which of the Following BEST Describes the Glycemic Index

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following BEST describes the glycemic index?

• A) an individual's glucose/insulin ratio in a fasted state
• B) the amount of insulin required to metabolize 100 grams of glucose
• C) the glucose content of a given food
• D) the extent to which a given food raises blood glucose and insulin

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Definitions:

Lymphatic System

A network of tissues and organs that help rid the body of toxins, waste, and other unwanted materials, primarily transporting lymph, a fluid containing infection-fighting white blood cells.

Erythrocytes

Red blood cells that carry oxygen from the lungs to the body tissues and carbon dioxide as a waste product away from tissues back to the lungs.

High Lipid

A condition characterized by an elevated level of lipids in the blood, which can increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

Chyle

A milky bodily fluid consisting of lymph and emulsified fats, absorbed from the intestines during digestion.