NUTRITION
CARBOHYDRATES
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Select all of the high GI foods:
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Crisps
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White bread
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Cornflakes
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Cornflakes
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Sweetcorn
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Cornflakes have a high Glycemic Index (GI). On average, corn flakes’ Glycemic Index is around 93, and Glycemic Load around 23! Corn flakes thus tend to release sugars faster into the bloodstream than many other foods. It also contains fructose which can raise blood sugar levels.
Detailed explanation-2: -Corn has a low glycemic index and a low glycemic load. Although corn will raise your blood glucose, it will not spike it.
Detailed explanation-3: -sugar and sugary foods. sugary soft drinks. white bread. potatoes. white rice.
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