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Which of the following statements describes the glycemic index of foods?

Correct Answer: the extent to which a given food raises blood glucose and insulin levels

Explanation:

The glycemic index or glycaemic index is a number associated with the carbohydrates in a particular type of food that indicates the effect of these carbohydrates on a person's blood glucose (also called blood sugar) level. A value of 100 represents the standard, an equivalent amount of pure glucose.


 


The GI represents the rise in a person's blood sugar level two hours after consumption of the food.


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