Glycemic Index Quiz

What is glycemic index a measure of?

• How processed a food is

• How quickly a food raises blood sugar

• How satiating a food is

• How healthy a food is

Were you surprised by the Glycemic Index of any foods you saw?

• Yes

• No

In general, foods with a high Glycemic Index will be:

• More processed

• Less processed

• Processing has no effect on GI

• I honestly don't know

Which of the following would decrease Glycemic Index?

• Processing

• Adding fiber

• Adding protein

• Adding carbohydrates

• Adding fat

What does fiber do to Glycemic Index?

• Raises it

• Lowers it

• No effect

• I have no idea

What are the two main roles of fiber in diet and health?

• Providing extra calories

• Providing vitamins and minerals

• Providing bulk during digestion

• Raising GI

• Slowing digestion

Which type of fat is avocado a good source of?

• Saturated

• Monounsaturated

• Polyunsaturated

• No clue

Which fat should be avoided?

• Saturated fat

• Monounsaturated fat

• Polyunsaturated fat

• None; they are all important

Which should you eat if you want to get some polyunsaturated fat?

• Cheese

• Olive oil

• Salmon

• Coconut milk

Incomplete protein sources are missing some _________ amino acids.