Which European country is the largest producer of olives in the world?
a. Italy
b. Spain
c. Portugal
d. Greece
e. France
Q. 2People with _____ may benefit from limiting their intake of high-glycemic index foods.
a. heart disease
b. arthritis
c. diabetes
d. migraine headaches
e. anorexia
Q. 3What is the shape of fusilli and rotelle pasta?
a. spiral
b. string
c. shell
d. bowtie
e. flat
Q. 4The glycemic index of a food is influenced by _____.
a. structure of the starch
b. vitamin content in the food
c. the temperature of the food
d. time of day the food is consumed
e. one's body weight
Q. 5In the 1600s, who first added sugar to the bitter chocolate beverage native to Mexico?
a. French
b. British
c. Spanish
d. Portuguese
e. Italians
Q. 6Which of the following breakfast foods has the lowest glycemic index?
a. cornflakes
b. instant oatmeal
c. white bagel
d. cooked oatmeal
e. orange juice
Q. 7The climate and geography of Italy has led to more
a. tomato- and cream-based dishes in the northern region.
b. tomato-based dishes in the northern region.
c. cream-based dishes in the southern region.
d. cream- and cheese-based dishes in the northern region.
e. cheese-filled pasta dishes in the southern region.
Q. 8The glycemic index of a food is measured by comparing the increase in one's blood glucose levels after consuming the food to that caused by a reference food such as _____.
a. white bread
b. a banana
c. ice cream
d. oatmeal
e. cheese
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