All of the following are true regarding glycemic index EXCEPT:

a. corn flakes, Gatorade, and potatoes are all low-glycemic index foods.
b. low-glycemic index foods prior to exercise appear to sustain glycogen stores.
c. low-glycemic index foods may improve endurance.
d. high-glycemic index foods increase blood glucose levels.


a

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