Question

To prevent a spike in blood sugar levels, a person may use _______ to determine how quickly a food will be digested.

A. sodium content
B. percentage daily values
C. the glycemic index
D. food labeling

Answer 1

C. The glycemic index.
The glycemic index and glycemic load are ways to calculate how food affects blood sugar levels. GI shows how rapidly a food is digested, which in turn shows how quickly or slowly it drives up blood sugar.