Digestive System and Glycemic Index

What are the two forms of carbohydrates?

• Simple Carbohydrates and Complex Carbohydrates

• Simple Sugars and Starchy Food

• Fruit and Vegetables

• Rice and Bread

Which type of carbohydrates raise blood sugar levels quickly?

• Simple Carbohydrates

• Complex Carbohydrates

• Fruit and Vegetables

• Starchy Food

What is the glycemic index (GI) used for?

• Ranking carbohydrate-containing foods by their effect on blood sugar levels

• Determining the color and consistency of stool

• Checking for hidden blood and fat in stool

• Measuring the pH of stool

Which category of GI foods should be chosen most often?

• Low GI (55 or less)

• Medium GI (56-69)

• High GI (70 or more)

• Complex Carbohydrates

What are the benefits of a low GI diet?

• Decrease risk of type 2 diabetes and its complications

• Decrease risk of heart disease and stroke

• Feel full longer

• All of the above

What can a stool test check for?

• Bleeding inside the gastrointestinal tract

• Infection from bacteria, viruses or parasites

• Digestive problems such as malabsorption

• All of the above

What is included in the laboratory analysis of a stool sample?

• Microscopic examination

• Chemical tests

• Microbiologic tests

• All of the above

What is checked in a stool sample?

• Colour, consistency, amount, shape, odour, and presence of mucus

• Hidden (occult) blood, fat, meat fibres, bile, white blood cells, and sugars

• pH of the stool

• All of the above

What do we want to ensure from a stool sample?

• Normal results

• Abnormal results

• Presence of bacteria

• Presence of viruses

Where can you find simple sugars?

• Fruit, vegetables, and milk

• Processed foods

• Whole grains and rice

• Bread and pastries