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.
1 Low glycemic index foods provide your body with sources of longer lasting energy, and help you avoid the feeling of energy peaks and valleys. 2  Good examples of low-glycemic index foods include root vegetables (e.g., yams, sweet potatoes, turnips, Jerusalem artichokes, celery), and whole-grain products.