Diet Ketogenic Diet 3

Question 1

Which medical condition was the ketogenic diet originally developed to treat?

Accepted Answer

Epilepsy

Answer

The ketogenic diet was developed in the 1920s as a treatment for epilepsy, particularly in children who didn't respond to medications.

Question 2

Which of the following sweeteners is generally considered keto-friendly?

Accepted Answer

Stevia

Answer

Stevia is a zero-calorie, zero-carb natural sweetener that does not raise blood sugar and is considered keto-friendly.

Question 3

What happens to insulin levels on a ketogenic diet?

Accepted Answer

They decrease significantly

Answer

Low carbohydrate intake on a ketogenic diet leads to significantly reduced insulin secretion, which promotes fat burning.

Question 4

Which of the following vegetables is best suited for a ketogenic diet?

Accepted Answer

Spinach

Answer

Spinach is very low in net carbs and high in micronutrients, making it an excellent vegetable choice for ketogenic dieters.

Question 5

What is a 'cyclical ketogenic diet' (CKD)?

Accepted Answer

A diet with 5 low-carb days followed by 1–2 high-carb days

Answer

A cyclical ketogenic diet involves 5–6 days of standard ketogenic eating followed by 1–2 higher-carb 'refeed' days to replenish glycogen.

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