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The glycemic index (GI) provides a measure of carbohydrate quality based on postprandial blood glucose responses.
Understanding GI can help clinicians guide patients in making better carbohydrate choices.
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The glycemic index (GI) is an alternative system for classifying carbohydrate-containing foods according to postprandial blood glucose responses.
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The abstract provides a clear definition of GI and its relevance.
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Glycemic Index, Obesity, and Diabetes
Cara B. Ebbeling et al. · Contemporary Endocrinology · 2007
DOI 10.1007/978-1-59745-400-1_14
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