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What is the purpose of consuming a reference food in a glycemic index study?
What is the purpose of consuming a reference food in a glycemic index study?
To establish a baseline for blood glucose response
How are blood glucose levels measured in a typical glycemic index study?
How are blood glucose levels measured in a typical glycemic index study?
At specific time intervals (e.g., 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, and 120 minutes) after consuming the reference food and the test food
What is the process for calculating the glycemic index of a test food?
What is the process for calculating the glycemic index of a test food?
By dividing the area under the curve for the test food by the area under the curve for the reference food and multiplying by 100
Why is the area under the blood glucose response curve calculated for both the test food and the reference food?
Why is the area under the blood glucose response curve calculated for both the test food and the reference food?
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What is the significance of selecting the test food containing a predetermined amount of carbohydrates in a glycemic index study?
What is the significance of selecting the test food containing a predetermined amount of carbohydrates in a glycemic index study?
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