Which of the Following Describes the Glycemic Index of Foods

question 84

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the glycemic index of foods?

• A) a way of ranking foods according to their potential to increase blood glucose
• B) the newest, most practical means for planning diets for people with diabetes
• C) a well-utilized, highly valued mechanism to control the intake of simple sugars
• D) a measure of the percentage of digestible carbohydrates in relation to total energy content of the food

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