The glycemic load is calculated by taking the amount of carbohydrate in a food, multiplying it by the food's glycemic index, and then dividing by 100. This provides a more accurate representation of how the food will affect a person's blood sugar levels.

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The Glycemic Load Is

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The glycemic load is

A) the amount of carbohydrate in a food.
B) the amount of carbohydrate in a food multiplied by the food's glycemic index.
C) the amount of carbohydrate in a food divided by the food's glycemic index.
D) the amount of carbohydrate in a food multiplied by the food's glycemic index, divided by 100.

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