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What is the primary purpose of the glycemic index and glycemic load?
To measure how quickly foods raise blood sugar
What is the glycemic index range for a food to be considered 'low'?
55 and below
How is the glycemic load of a food calculated?
By multiplying the glycemic index by the amount of carbs per serving
What is the glycemic load range for a food to be considered 'high'?
20 or more
Why is it necessary to calculate the glycemic load before categorizing a food?
To understand how quickly the food will raise blood sugar levels
Learn about the difference between glycemic index and glycemic load, and how they are used to measure the impact of food on blood sugar levels. Discover how to categorize foods based on their ability to raise blood sugar. Test your knowledge of this important nutrition concept!
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