1
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What is GI?
A
Glycemic index
2
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How is GI measures?
A
Based of 50 g food
Measures a foods ability to raise blood sugar levels
Measured on a scale of 0-100
3
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High GI?
A
Over 70
4
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Medium GI?
A
56-69
5
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Low GI?
A
Less than 55
6
Q
What is GL?
A
Glycemic Load
7
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How is GL measured?
A
(GI x amount of carbohydrate) / 100
8
Q
Low GL rating?
A
10
9
Q
Medium GL rating?
A
11-19
10
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High GL rating?
A
20 +
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