Author Question: There is more to the glycemic response to a food than the caloric value of the food. The glycemic ... (Read 42 times)

futuristic · **on:** Aug 2, 2018

There is more to the glycemic response to a food than the caloric value of the food. The glycemic response is influenced by many different variables. What variables influence the glycemic response of the body to a food? Select all that apply.

A) Amount of acid in the food
B) The degree the food has been processed
C) What other foods are eaten at the same time
D) What the glycemic indication of the food is
E) How well masticated the food is

Question 2

The physician has instructed the client to decrease her sodium intake. The client is upset because she's afraid the food will not taste good if she does. Which of the following should the nurse suggest to this client?

A) Use garlic salt, onion salt, or celery salt.
B) Use smoked meat.
C) Use soy substitutes instead of meat.
D) Use herbs and spices to flavor the food.

otokexnaru · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 2, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A, B, C
Feedback:
A food's glycemic response is actually influenced by many variables including the amounts of fat, fiber, and acid in the food; the degree of processing; the method of preparation; the amount eaten; the degree of ripeness (for fruits and vegetables); and whether other foods are eaten at the same time. There is no glycemic indication of food. The absorption of food is more important to glycemic response than how well masticated a food is.

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback:
Using herbs and spices to flavor food is an alternative to using salt. All flavored salt should be avoided. Smoked meat and soy substitutes can both contain hidden and/or extra salt.