ESS 3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Dental Caries, Phospholipid, Blood Sugar

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The glycemic index is a food"s ability to raise blood glucose levels. Glycemic load = amount of carbs x glycemic index. Cause low or moderate changes in blood glucose. May reduce the risk of heart disease and colon cancer. Net carbs x gi/100 = glycemic load value. The amount of carbohydrate contained in a given food multiplied by its glycemic index value. Glycemic index v glycemic load high = 70 or more, 20 or more intermediate = 55-69, 11-19 low = 54 or less, 10 or less. Rda of carbohydrate is based on the amount of glucose the brain uses. Current rda for adults age 19 and older is 130 grams/day. This amount does not cover the amount of carbohydrate needed to support daily activities. Amdr for carbohydrates is 45% to 65% of total energy intake. Most carbohydrates you eat each day should be ber rich and unprocessed. Eat the recommended amount of whole grains and fruits and vegetables.

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