Question

multiple choice question
the glycemic index is an expression of which of the following?

○ how a particular dietary carbohydrate affects blood glucose level

○ how much of a particular nutrient would meet the nutritional needs of most healthy people

○ how many calories are in 1g of a particular carbohydrate

○ how much fiber is in one serving

Explanation:

The glycemic index (GI) measures how quickly a carbohydrate - containing food raises blood glucose levels. The first option describes this. The second option is about dietary reference intakes, the third is about calorie content of carbohydrates (which is generally 4 calories per gram, but not related to GI), and the fourth is about fiber content, not GI.

Answer:

A. How a particular dietary carbohydrate affects blood glucose level