Glycemic Index

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.

Year introduced: 2003

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Tree Number(s): G07.203.650.660.500, J01.576.423.850.730.750.500, N06.850.601.750.500

MeSH Unique ID: D038321

Entry Terms:

• Glycemic Indices
• Glycemic Index Number
• Glycemic Index Numbers

Previous Indexing:

• Blood Glucose (1981-2002)
• Dietary Carbohydrates (1981-2002)

See Also:

• Blood Glucose

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

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Technology and Food and Beverages Category
Technology, Industry, and Agriculture
Industry
Food Industry
Food Technology
Food Quality
Nutritive Value
Glycemic Index

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Health Care Category
Environment and Public Health
Public Health
Food Quality
Nutritive Value
Glycemic Index