Definition

Relating to a diet that is low in carbohydrates and high in fats, which aims to induce a state of ketosis in the body.

Example

Many people follow a keto diet to lose weight and improve their health.

Conversation

Have you ever tried a keto diet before?

Yeah, I did it for a month last year and lost some weight.

That's cool! I heard it can be tough to stick to a keto plan though.

It is, but the recipes can be really delicious and satisfying.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A type of chemical compound that contains a carbonyl group, where a carbon atom is double-bonded to an oxygen atom, typically found in organic chemistry.

Example

The keto diet focuses on consuming high fats and low carbohydrates.

Conversation

Have you heard about the keto diet everyone's talking about?

Yeah, I've seen a lot of people trying it lately.

I wonder if it really helps with weight loss like they say.

Root Explanation

Keto originates from the word 'ketogenic', which is derived from 'keto-' (from Greek 'keton', meaning acetone or ketone) and '-genic' (meaning producing or generating). The term refers to a diet that produces ketones in the body, typically through a low carbohydrate intake.

Memory Tip

Think of 'keto-' as relating to 'ketones', which are produced when the body burns fat instead of carbohydrates. This helps you remember that 'keto' is about a diet that generates ketones.

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