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 takes carbohydrates to the next level. The glycemic index considers the speed that carbohydrates turn into blood sugar, but the glycemic load (GL) addresses the amount of carbohydrates per serving of a food. High-GL foods will increase blood sugar and impact insulin levels. How do you determine the GL of a food?