7. Glycemic Index Hours 1 2 3 Food eaten Low GI (pasta) High GI (potatoes) Blood glucose The glycemic index is the measure of the relative increase in blood glucose after eating 50 g of a carbohydrate food, compared to a glucose drink .
9. Less refined carbohydrate diet Blood glucose Oatmeal Insulin Not hungry yet Lentil soup Exercise effects on insulin
10. Protein needs 0.8 Requirement -for average Canadian Requirement -for endurance athlete (use protein as fuel) 1.2 -1.4 Grams protein/kg body weight/day 1.4 -1.8 Requirement -for power athlete (for muscle syn) Typical Canadian diet 1.4 - 2.0 > 3