David J. Jenkins

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David J. Jenkins

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#302

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#442

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Nutrition

#12

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#12

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Why Is David J. Jenkins Influential?

According to Wikipedia, David J.A. Jenkins is a British-born University Professor in the department of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Toronto, Canada. Jenkins is credited with developing the concept of the glycemic index as a way of explaining the way in which dietary carbohydrate impacts blood sugar. His first paper on the subject appeared in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition in 1981. Jenkins went on to author at least 15 more clinical studies on the effects of the glycemic index.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With David J. Jenkins?

David J. Jenkins is affiliated with the following schools:

• University of Toronto