Which of the Following Statements About Glycemic Load Is TRUE

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about glycemic load is TRUE?

• A) The glycemic load is the potential of a food to raise blood glucose levels.
• B) The glycemic load of an individual food item is more significant than the glycemic load of the entire meal.
• C) Researchers agree that the evidence supporting the health benefits of a low glycemic-load diet is very strong.
• D) The lower the glycemic load of a meal, the lower the post-meal rise in blood glucose.

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