Kahn, who was formerly the chief scientific and medical officer for the American Diabetic Association, said it seemed unrealistic to point consumers toward less-processed foods like fruits and vegetables because the intended audience of the Smart Choices program comprises those who might be choosing between a sugary cereal and a doughnut.

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Previous studies have found that foods with a low glycemic index (typically whole grains, fruits and non-starchy vegetables, which increase blood sugar at a slower rate than more processed foods) generate hormonal changes that could reduce this hunger an effect that protein-rich meals might bolster.

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