Definition of "glycemic index" []

• A numerical index given to a carbohydrate-rich food that is based on the average increase in blood glucose levels occurring after the food is eaten. (noun)

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• "The glycemic index GI is a 1-to-100 ranking of the extent to which a set amount of carbohydrates raises blood sugar."
• "When it comes to carbohydrates, the term glycemic index often arises."
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