The glycemic index of a food is measured by comparing the increase in one's blood glucose levels after consuming the food to that caused by a reference food such as _____
a. white bread
b. a banana
c. ice cream
d. oatmeal
e. cheese
a
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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a. reflux. b. hiccups. c. hemorrhoids. d. peptic ulcers.
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a. 10 b. 15 c. 20 d. 25 e. 35
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