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David Jenkins is a scientist of the highest international standing. He has performed pioneering research on several major aspects of carbohydrate metabolism. He was the first to identify the importance of viscous fiber in lowering serum cholesterol levels and the first to document the effects of viscous fibers on glycemia, insulin levels and the gut hormone response and to explore their mechanisms. Most importantly, he developed the concept of the glycemic index of foods based on their effects on blood glucose levels. The glycemic index, in conjunction with total carbohydrate intake, is now recognized to be an important determinant of risk of adult onset diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Dr. Jenkins' research findings have had a profound influence on public policy to develop preventive and therapeutic strategies for diabetes and coronary heart disease. Of his over 300 papers, two are citation classics, one having been cited over 500 and the other over 600 times, and an additional 19 papers have been cited between 100 and 350 times each.

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David Jenkins is a scientist of the highest international standing based on pioneering research on major aspects of carbohydrate metabolism. He developed the concept of the glycemic index of foods based on their effects on blood glucose levels. Dr. Jenkins' research findings have had a profound influence on public policy to develop preventive and therapeutic strategies for diabetes and coronary heart disease.