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Definition ketogenic diet in American English

ketogenic diet noun

noun
1

a diet that aims at a high production of ketones (=substances that are produced when the body breaks down fat) in the body. It consists of a 4:1 ratio of fats to proteins and carbohydrates and is thought to control a number of serious illnesses.

Example

The ketogenic diet has been called the "new Atkins" and is being taken up by an increasing number of people.

Definition ketogenic diet in American English