San Diego State University Glycemic Index Lab Report

I’m working on a dietetics writing question and need an explanation and answer to help me learn.

Because of its practical importance this lab will consider the GLYCEMIC INDEX.

Part 1

Watch the videos below on the Glycemic index, and

1- Describe in detail how the glycemic index of a food is determined. Please give the link of the video you used to determine your answer.

2. a.Write a comprehensive essay on the important information that you gleaned about the glycemic index  from watching these videos.

b. List 5 low, 5 medium and 5 high glycemic index goods.

Videos on Glycemic index

http://www.eatgoodcarbs.com/presentation/history-of-glycemic-index.html

http://www.eatgoodcarbs.com/glycemic-index-diabetes-presentations.html#goodcarbs

The Glycemic Index Made Simple

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3SEU_e4d0g&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MKvk8Mo6MI&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWxMP8eK_a0

Weight loss, Sugar Addiction, Glycemic Index, GI, Nutrition

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftvySdSg458&feature=channel

A Low Glycemic Diet & The Glycemic Index

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XbQ22RSJks&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWxMP8eK_a0

Part 1I- Critical thinking and analysis.

Although we will not do any experiments ourselves we will read a research paper which describes many experiments done on the Glycemic index. We will then pretend that we have the important duty of interpreting the results by bringing our knowledge of carbohydrate metabolism to bear in interpreting the information to answer the questions below, and those that I  have sprinkled throughout the article in red.

3. Describe the structure of glycogen paying particular attention to discussing the bonding involved.

4. Where is glycogen stored in the body? In what relative proportions?

5. What is the function of glycogen in the body.

6. How does glycogen metabolism serve to regulate the blood glucose levels and provide a “reservoir” of glucose for strenuous muscle activity?