When measuring glycemic index,what does the area under a glucose response curve for a food indicate?

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The area under a glucose response curve for a food indicates by how much 50g of digestible carbohydrate in a food raises blood glucose levels. This is because glycemic index is a measure of how quickly and how much a food raises blood glucose levels compared to a standard glucose solution. The area under the glucose response curve represents the total response of blood glucose levels to the food, and is influenced by the amount of digestible carbohydrate in the food. Therefore, choice D is the best choice.

When Measuring Glycemic Index,what Does the Area Under a Glucose