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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. nutrition
  3. diet
  4. ketogenic diet

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ketogenic diet

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Definition

  • Information A course of food intake that is high in fats and low in carbohydrates. This diet provides sufficient proteins for growth but insufficient amount of carbohydrates for the energy needs of the body. A ketogenic diet generates 80-90% of caloric requirements from fats and the remainder from proteins.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2014

    Type: Concept definition

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