Suppose that Alicia wants to include foods in her diet that may lower her risk of developing cardiovascular disease. To do this, she should choose foods with a glycemic index of _____.

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Foods with a lower glycemic index have been shown to lower the risk of disease, specifically type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Glycemic index measures how quickly a food raises blood sugar levels; foods with a lower glycemic index (less than 55) are digested more slowly, leading to a slower and steadier increase in blood sugar levels. Therefore, choosing foods with a glycemic index of less than 55 would be the best choice to lower the risk of disease.

Suppose That Alicia Wants to Include Foods in Her Diet