Common causes of viral pneumonia include Influenza A or B (flu), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), parainfluenza, and adenovirus. Worldwide, viral pneumonia is the leading cause of death among children younger than 5 years old.
Fat alone or in combination with protein does not raise blood glucose, so foods such as butter, margarine, oil, and meat do not have a glycemic index value. When fat is combined with carbohydrate, it tends to lower the glycemic index value of the food, since fat slows digestion.
The Glycemic Load (GL) ranges from 1 to 20+. A GL of 1 to 10 is low; 11 to 19 is medium, and 20+ is high. Individuals should do their best to consume foods that provide low to medium glycemic loads in order to minimize rapid elevations in blood sugar levels. Check out the glycemic index chart and glycemic load chart for common foods.