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Physiological Phenomena > Diet, Food, and Nutrition > Nutritional Physiological Phenomena > Nutritive Value > Glycemic Index

Preferred term

Glycemic Index  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • Glycemic Index Number
  • Glycemic Index Numbers

Note

  • GLYCEMIC LOAD is also available

Scope note

  • A numerical system of measuring the rate of BLOOD GLUCOSE generation from a particular food item as compared to a reference item, such as glucose = 100. Foods with higher glycemic index numbers create greater blood sugar swings.

History note

  • 2003

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D038321

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