The Glycemic Index: Applications in Practice, (Hardcover)

The Glycemic Index: Applications in Practice has gathered together, in an unbiased and critical way, all the evidence and research on GI, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, obesity, polycystic ovary syndrome, pregnancy outcomes, sports performance, eye health, and cognitive functioning. It provides a detailed explanation on how to correctly measure a food's GI, how the GI of food products can be altered, as well as the use and misuse of GI labelling around the globe. The book is a valuable source of information for healthcare professionals, nutritionists, dietitians, food scientists, sports scientists, psychologists, policy makers, and students.