glycemic index

American  

noun

1. a system that ranks foods by the speeds at which their carbohydrates are converted into glucose in the body; a measure of the effects of foods on blood-sugar levels.

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glycemic index Scientific  

/ glī-sē′mĭk /

1. 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.

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Example Sentences

Participants completed detailed questionnaires that allowed scientists to estimate the glycemic index and glycemic load of their regular diets.

From Science Daily

Using advanced statistical methods, the research team identified the point at which higher dietary glycemic index values were linked to increased dementia risk.

From Science Daily

Diets centered on lower glycemic index foods were associated with a reduced likelihood of developing dementia, while higher GI diets were linked to greater risk.

From Science Daily

One of the many attributes of the Mediterranean diet that may be responsible for its effect on mood is its low glycemic index.

From Salon

The glycemic index is a system that ranks foods and diets according to their potential to raise blood sugar.

From Salon