The relationship between carbohydrate quality and the prevalence of metabolic syndrome: challenges of glycemic index and glycemic load

2017 ◽  
Vol 57 (3) ◽  
pp. 1197-1205 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariane de Mello Fontanelli ◽  
Cristiane Hermes Sales ◽  
Antonio Augusto Ferreira Carioca ◽  
Dirce Maria Marchioni ◽  
Regina Mara Fisberg
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Glycemic Index ◽  
Glycemic Load ◽  
Carbohydrate Quality ◽  
The Relationship

scholarly journals Relevance of the Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load for Body Weight, Diabetes, and Cardiovascular Disease

Nutrients ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 1361 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sonia Vega-López ◽  
Bernard Venn ◽  
Joanne Slavin
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Glycemic Index ◽  
Observational Studies ◽  
Intervention Studies ◽  
Disease Risk ◽  
Glycemic Load ◽  
Dietary Quality ◽  
The Relationship

Despite initial enthusiasm, the relationship between glycemic index (GI) and glycemic response (GR) and disease prevention remains unclear. This review examines evidence from randomized, controlled trials and observational studies in humans for short-term (e.g., satiety) and long-term (e.g., weight, cardiovascular disease, and type 2 diabetes) health effects associated with different types of GI diets. A systematic PubMed search was conducted of studies published between 2006 and 2018 with key words glycemic index, glycemic load, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, body weight, satiety, and obesity. Criteria for inclusion for observational studies and randomized intervention studies were set. The search yielded 445 articles, of which 73 met inclusion criteria. Results suggest an equivocal relationship between GI/GR and disease outcome. The strongest intervention studies typically find little relationship among GI/GR and physiological measures of disease risk. Even for observational studies, the relationship between GI/GR and disease outcomes is limited. Thus, it is unlikely that the GI of a food or diet is linked to disease risk or health outcomes. Other measures of dietary quality, such as fiber or whole grains may be more likely to predict health outcomes. Interest in food patterns as predictors of health benefits may be more fruitful for research to inform dietary guidance.

scholarly journals Glycemic index, glycemic load, and metabolic syndrome in Mexican adolescents: a cross-sectional study from the NHNS-2012

BMC Nutrition ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Itandehui Castro-Quezada ◽  
Salomón Angulo-Estrada ◽  
Almudena Sánchez-Villegas ◽  
María Dolores Ruiz-López ◽  
Reyes Artacho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Glycemic Index ◽  
Glycemic Load ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mexican Adolescents

The metabolic syndrome in relation with the glycemic index and the glycemic load

2008 ◽  
Vol 94 (2) ◽  
pp. 293-299 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Vrolix ◽  
L.E.C. van Meijl ◽  
R.P. Mensink
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Glycemic Index ◽  
Glycemic Load ◽  
The Metabolic Syndrome

Dietary Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load Are Positively Associated with Risk of Developing Metabolic Syndrome in Middle-Aged and Elderly Adults

2015 ◽  
Vol 63 (10) ◽  
pp. 1991-2000 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martí Juanola-Falgarona ◽  
Jordi Salas-Salvadó ◽  
Pilar Buil-Cosiales ◽  
Dolores Corella ◽  
Ramón Estruch ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Glycemic Index ◽  
Glycemic Load ◽  
Elderly Adults ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Dietary Glycemic Index

scholarly journals Value added Indian flat breads with Ashwagandha and its glycemic response among normal healthy subjects

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neelam Chaturvedi, Nishtha Raj and Ayush Borah
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Glycemic Index ◽  
Healthy Subjects ◽  
Functional Foods ◽  
Glycemic Load ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Glycemic Response ◽  
Carbohydrate Quality ◽  
Improve Glucose Tolerance ◽  
Low Glycemic Index

The glycemic index (GI) provides an indication of carbohydrate quality whereas glycemic load (GL) provides carbohydrates quantity in a food and the insulin demand. Diet with low glycemic index and glycemic load have been shown to improve glucose tolerance on normal healthy subjects so there is a need for a more diversified range of foods with a low glycemic response. The objective of present work was to formulate ashwagandha based food products by utilizing their root powder as an ingredient and their glycemic responses on normal healthy subjects. The products (Chappati, Naan and Thepla) were developed by incorporation of 2%, 4%, 6% and 8% aswagandha root. The result showed that the products with 2% root powder were most acceptable by semi trained panels. Further, study was conducted on randomly selected 30 healthy subjects were fed most acceptable test recipe i.e. thepla and their glycemic response was anticipated. GI and GL values were 37.30 and 11.36 found to be lower 2% root incorporated in thepla while comparing with standard thepla. The data demonstrated that the test thepla belongs to low glycemic index and medium glycemic load. Thus, the inclusion of ashwagandha powder as a constituent can be used to achieve a wider range of low glycemic functional foods possessing sensory attributes that could be valuable for managing the diabetes mellitus.

Diet Combined with Desserts with a Low Glycemic Index/Glycemic Load Has a Positive Effect on Metabolic Syndrome Parameters in Overweight/Obese Children

2011 ◽  
pp. P3-689-P3-689
Author(s):  
Antonia Dastamani ◽  
Niki Philippas ◽  
Nektaria Papadopoulou ◽  
Paraskeyi Pervanidou ◽  
Christina Kanaka-Gantebein ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Glycemic Index ◽  
Glycemic Load ◽  
Obese Children ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Low Glycemic Index

Dietary patterns associated with glycemic index and glycemic load among Alberta adolescents

2009 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 648-658 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura E. Forbes ◽  
Kate E. Storey ◽  
Shawn N. Fraser ◽  
John C. Spence ◽  
Ronald C. Plotnikoff ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Glycemic Index ◽  
Dietary Patterns ◽  
Weight Status ◽  
Glycemic Load ◽  
Food Group ◽  
Health It ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Dietary Glycemic Index ◽  
The Relationship

The purpose of this study was to assess the dietary glycemic index (GI) and glycemic load (GL) of adolescents, based on a Web-based 24-h recall, and to investigate dietary predictors of GI and GL. In addition, the relationship between GI and GL and weight status was examined. A Web-based 24-h recall was completed by 4936 adolescents, aged 9–17 years; macronutrient and food group intakes were assessed using the ESHA Food Processor, the Canadian Nutrient File, and Canada’s Food Guide. Dietary GI and GL were calculated based on published GI values for foods. Students provided self-reported height and mass. Multiple regression models assessed the ability of food group choices and food behaviours to predict GI and GL. Mean GI was 55 for girls and 56 for boys. Mean GL was 128 for girls and 168 for boys. Food group choices explained 26% of the variation in GI (p < 0.01) and 84% of the variation in GL (p < 0.01). The number of meals per day explained 10% (p < 0.01), and eating meals outside of the home accounted for 2.5% (p < 0.01) of the variation in GL; however, these results disappeared when adjusted for total energy intake. The GI was positively correlated with body mass index in girls (r = 0.05, p = 0.02), and GL was significantly higher among nonoverweight boys than overweight boys. This study identified eating patterns related to daily GI and GL, and suggests certain dietary patterns that could have beneficial effects on health. It also showed that GI and GL were weakly related to weight status.

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