Low glycemic index food is:: (A) Easily digestible, (B) Increases plasma glucose, (C) Has slower absorption, (D) Increase glycogen deposits
Answer is C. GLYCEMIC INDEX -glycemic index which measures the time course of postprandial glucose concentrations from a graph* Glycemic index of complex carbohydrate is low because of slow digestion and slow absorption* Glycemic index of carbohydrate is low when its combine with fat , protein and fiber * Foods that have a low glycemic index are considered to be more beneficial since they cause less fluctuation in insulin secretion