Mechanisms by which different carbohydrates elicit different glycaemic responses.

doi:https://doi.org/10.1079/9781845930516.0064

Mechanisms by which different carbohydrates elicit different glycaemic responses.

Thomas M.S. Wolever-2006-01-01-CABI eBooks

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This chapter discusses the 4 basic mechanisms by which dietary carbohydrates may influence glycaemic response, namely: (1) the nature of monosaccharides absorbed; (2) the amount of carbohydrates that is absorbed; (3) the amount of carbohydrates that is metabolized; and (4) the rate of absorption.

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This chapter discusses the 4 basic mechanisms by which dietary carbohydrates may influence glycaemic response, namely: (1) the nature of monosaccharides absorbed; (2) the amount of carbohydrates that is absorbed; (3) the amount of carbohydrates that is metabolized; and (4) the rate of absorption.

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MonosaccharideCarbohydrateChemistryAbsorption rateCarbohydrate metabolismFood scienceAbsorption (acoustics)Biochemistry

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