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.
Foods with a low GI increase sugar slowly, those with a high GI increase blood sugar more rapidly. While Glycemic Index calculates how quickly the carbs in a particular food converts into sugar in the blood, the Glycemic Load estimates the impact of carbohydrate consumption.