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The glycemic index was proposed as an alternative system for classifying carbohydrate-containing food.
Understanding the glycemic index can help in dietary planning.
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The glycemic index was proposed in 1981 as an alternative system for classifying carbohydrate-containing food.
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The Glycemic Index
David S. Ludwig · JAMA · 2002
DOI 10.1001/jama.287.18.2414
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