The glycaemic index – scientific evidence on the practical use

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Abstract

The glycaemic index (GI) of a carbohydrate-containing food reflects its blood glucose raising potential, while the glycaemic load (GL) is defined as the mathematical product of the GI of a food and its carbohydrate content.
Published
2007-12-04
How to Cite
Office, E. (2007). The glycaemic index – scientific evidence on the practical use. South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 18(3). Retrieved from http://sajcn.redbricklibrary.com/index.php/SAJCN/article/view/108
Section
Editorials, Opinions, Issues in the field of Nutrition