Michel Montignac
Michel Montignac
Michel Montignac (pronounced: mee-shell mon-tee-nyak) was a French dietician and author who developed the Montignac diet. This diet is based on the glycemic index (GI) of foods, and it became popular in the 1980s and 1990s. Montignac's approach to weight loss and health management has been influential in shaping modern dietary guidelines.
Etymology
The name "Michel Montignac" is of French origin. "Michel" is a common French first name, equivalent to "Michael" in English. "Montignac" is a surname from the region of Dordogne in southwestern France.
Related Terms
- Montignac diet: A diet developed by Michel Montignac that emphasizes the consumption of low-GI foods for weight loss and health management.
- Glycemic index: A measure of the blood glucose-raising potential of the carbohydrate content of a food.
- Dietician: A health professional who has a defined role to play in dietetic practice, such as providing dietary advice and managing dietary needs.
- Author: A person who writes books, articles, or reports, often as a profession.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Michel Montignac
- Wikipedia's article - Michel Montignac
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