Keto Diet Basic 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the primary metabolic state the ketogenic diet aims to achieve?
- Glycolysis
- Ketosis (Correct answer)
- Gluconeogenesis
- Lipolysis
Correct answer: Ketosis
Ketosis is the metabolic state where the body produces ketone bodies from fat and uses them as the primary fuel source.
Question 2: Approximately how many grams of net carbs per day are typically allowed on a standard ketogenic diet?
- 50–100g
- 100–150g
- 20–50g (Correct answer)
- Less than 10g
Correct answer: 20–50g
Most standard ketogenic diets limit net carbs to 20–50g per day to maintain ketosis.
Question 3: Which organ produces ketone bodies?
- Pancreas
- Kidneys
- Liver (Correct answer)
- Skeletal muscle
Correct answer: Liver
The liver converts fatty acids into ketone bodies (acetoacetate, beta-hydroxybutyrate, and acetone) when carbohydrate intake is low.
Question 4: Which of the following foods is NOT keto-friendly?
- Avocado
- White rice (Correct answer)
- Salmon
- Brie cheese
Correct answer: White rice
White rice is high in starch and carbohydrates, which would quickly exceed the daily carb limit on a ketogenic diet.
Question 5: What does 'net carbs' mean in the context of keto?
- Total carbs minus protein
- Total carbs minus fiber and sugar alcohols (Correct answer)
- Total carbs minus fat
- Total calories minus carbs
Correct answer: Total carbs minus fiber and sugar alcohols
Net carbs are calculated by subtracting fiber and certain sugar alcohols from total carbohydrates, as these have minimal impact on blood sugar.
Question 6: Which macronutrient makes up the largest percentage of calories in a ketogenic diet?
- Protein
- Carbohydrates
- Fat (Correct answer)
- Alcohol
Correct answer: Fat
Fat typically accounts for 70–80% of total caloric intake on a ketogenic diet to fuel the body in the absence of carbohydrates.
Question 7: What is 'keto flu'?
- A viral illness caused by dietary changes
- A set of temporary symptoms when transitioning to ketosis (Correct answer)
- An allergic reaction to high fat intake
- Elevated cholesterol from eating too much meat
Correct answer: A set of temporary symptoms when transitioning to ketosis
Keto flu refers to flu-like symptoms such as fatigue, headache, and irritability that some people experience in the first days of starting a ketogenic diet.
Keto Diet Basic 2
What is the primary metabolic state the ketogenic diet aims to achieve?