The glycemic index is:
A. a way to control the production of glucose in the body.
B. the breakdown of sugar by the body.
C. the way the body breaks down matter into energy.
D. a ranking of food based on the way it affects sugar levels in the blood.
E. none of these.
Answer: D
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