The glycemic index rates

a. the acceptable amount of alternative sweeteners to

consume in 1 day.

b. the potential of foods to raise blood glucose and

insulin levels.

c. the risk of a given food for causing diabetes.

d. the ratio of soluble to insoluble fiber in a complex

carbohydrate.

Q499: Which of the following DRIs for carbohydrates for

adults is correct?

a. The AMDR for carbohydrate intake is 35–45%.

b. The RDA for carbohydrates is 60 grams per day.

c. The RDA for fiber is 12 grams for every

1,000 kilocalories a person eats.

d. The AI for fiber is 25 grams per day for women

and 38 grams per day for men.