BYU researchers develop first national glycemic index database for U.S. diets

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BYU researchers develop first national glycemic index database for U.S. diets
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Karen Della Corte, BYU nutrition and dietetics professor, recently authored a new study, published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, that developed a national glycemic index (GI) and glycemic load (GL) database to offer insights into the evolving quality of carbohydrates consumed in the United States, something that hadn't been done...

Brigham Young UniversityJul 31 2024 Karen Della Corte, BYU nutrition and dietetics professor, recently authored a new study, published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, that developed a national glycemic index and glycemic load database to offer insights into the evolving quality of carbohydrates consumed in the United States, something that hadn't been done previously.

"Using open AI for the of the GI database was a novel application of ours and marks an advancement in nutritional research methodology," said Della Corte. "Looking forward, many new and important questions can now be investigated using this database relating to the role GI and GL play for chronic disease risk in the U.S."

Related Stories"One key takeaway from this study is the importance of prioritizing low-glycemic carbohydrates in the diet. This means focusing on whole, minimally processed foods that release glucose slowly into the bloodstream and prevent spikes in blood sugar levels," said Della Corte. "Making swaps from refined grains to whole grains can help improve the healthfulness of the diet and lower the overall dietary GI.

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