1) Low glycemic index (GI) diets can help with weight management and reducing risk of heart disease by increasing satiety and reducing subsequent food intake. 2) Studies found that low GI breakfasts led to lower lunch energy intake in children and reduced appetite and increased satiety over 6 days compared to high GI meals. 3) Glycemic index is a key factor in diabetes management as it classifies carbohydrates based on their effects on blood glucose levels, and prescribing low GI diets can help with tight blood glucose control.