Glycemic index - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NSC 150 Midterm Exam with Complete Solutions Graded A+ What is critical thinking? - Answer-The ability to analyze information objectively and make a reasoned judgement and involves the evaluation of sources, such as data, facts, observable phenomena, and research findings. What are the steps in critical thinking and what do they entail you do? - Answer-1. Design a question 2. Analyze 3. Evaluate 4. Synthesize 5. Make informed decisions Why is critical thinking important? - Answer-Helps pe...

What does the glycemic index measure? - Answer how a carbohydrate-containing food raises blood glucose Examples of foods with high glycemic index are: and they raise/lower blood sugar - Answer Chips, cakes, ice cream, white bread, processed foods, etc.

NRNP 6560 MIDTERM EXAM WITH VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS High risk surgeries - aortic/ cabg transplants spinal reconstruction peripheral vascular surgery Lee's revised cardiac risk index - 6 points: High risk surgery = 1 CAD = 1 CHF = 1 Cerebrovascular disease = 1 DM 1 on insulin = 1 Creat greater than 2 = 1 1 = low risk 2 = moderate risk 3 = high risk SCIP pre-operative infection measures - - Prophylactic antibiotics should be received within 1 h prior to surgical incision...

Index of Tables xiii Preface xvii Contributors xix CHAPTER 1 HOW TO PREPARE FOR NCLEX-PN® • 1 Questions You Might Have about the Examination 2 What Is the National Council of State Boards of Nursing? 2 What Is the Current Test Plan? 2 How Do I Apply to Take the Examination? 3 What Types of Questions Are on the Examination? 4 Do I Have to Know a Lot About Computers to Take the Examination? 4 How Is the Examination Scored? 4 Can I Take a Break? 4 When Will I Know If I Passed? 4 Tips...

Which of the following substances is a disaccharide? a. starch b. maltose c. galactose d. glycogen - maltose Which of the following foods has a high glycemic index? a. nonfat milk b. cornflakes cereal c. salted peanuts d. raw carrots - cornflakes cereal Dietary fiber... a. supplies more energy, gram per gram, than fat b. is not digested by the human intestinal tract c. promotes tooth decay d. is only in animal sources of food - is not digested by the human intestinal tract Type 2 ...

DHN 101 Exam 2 (chapters 5-7) Already Passed Which of the following substances is a disaccharide? a. starch b. maltose c. galactose d. glycogen maltose Which of the following foods has a high glycemic index? a. nonfat milk b. cornflakes cereal c. salted peanuts d. raw carrots cornflakes cereal Dietary fiber... a. supplies more energy, gram per gram, than fat b. is not digested by the human intestinal tract c. promotes tooth decay d. is only in animal sources of food is not digested ...

_____________ is a polysaccharide, but not a dietary source of carbohydrate. CORRECT ANSWER-starch Which of the following is an herbal product that has recently been granted the status of "generally recognized as safe" and will be used as an alternative sweetener in the United States? CORRECT ANSWER-stevia The process of converting protein to glucose is called: CORRECT ANSWER-gluconeogenesis When blood glucose falls, the liver cells break down the glycogen through ____________ reactio...

What are the six groups of essential nutrients? - ANSWER carbs, fats and oils, proteins, vitamins, minerals, water Carbs, fats, proteins: calculate energy contribution Ex: convert grams to kcals. - ANSWER What is nutrient density? - ANSWER the relative amount of nutrients per amount of energy (calories) Which part of a food label is the primary tool for determining the healthfulness of the product? - ANSWER nutrition facts panel Which hormone is considered a physiological "hunger h...

Eatright prep Questions and Answers 100% Pass Define the basics of blood composition - Answer- Plasma RBC WBC platelets Compare the nutritional value of egg white and egg yolks - Answer- Egg white is a high quality fat free source of protein; it is allso a good source of niacin, riboflavin, potassium and magnesium Egg yolk contains all the egg's fat; vitamins AD, and E and zince; it also is a source of cholesterol Describe the grading process of eggs - Answer- Through the process of ca...

Carbs have been rightly accused of being fattening ingredient of foods; therefore, we need to consume fewer starchy foods. correct answer: False Most unrefined plant foods contain a mix of fiber types correct answer: True The term "brown bread" on a label is a guarantee that the bread has been made with whole-grain flour. correct answer: False The glycemic index and glycemic load of foods may be important to people with diabetes who must strive to regulate blood glucose control. co...