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MGLQZ

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Discuss how using low-glycemic index foods might help someone with diabetes manage his/her blood glucose levels. List several low-glycemic foods that would be appropriate for someone wishing to incorporate them into his/her diet.

Question 2

Of all the nutrients, which is the easiest for the body to store as fat?
 
 a. protein
  b. carbohydrates
  c. fat
  d. vitamins



mirabriestensky

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Answer to Question 1

Foods with high glycemic index tend to raise blood glucose and insulin levels more than do foods with low glycemic index, and high-glycemic index foods lead to more episodes of hyperglycemia (high blood glucose level) than do diets providing mainly low-glycemic index carbohydrates. Because diabetes is characterized by abnormally high blood glucose levels, low-glycemic index foods would be more beneficial in helping normalize blood glucose levels. Low-glycemic index foods include corn, oranges, peaches, yogurt, milk, and hummus.

Answer to Question 2

c



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