KETO: History & Basics Flashcards
1
Q
Who, when and where designed the original (classic) ketogenic diet?
A
- 1923
- Dr Russell Wilder
- Mayo Clinic
- for the treatment of epilepsy
2
Q
What’s the MACRONUTRIENT RATIO formula in the classic keto diet?
A
FAT/(Prot+Carb)
(all in grams)
3
Q
Original keto diet:
- What’s the macronutrient ratio?
- What % of calories come from fat?
A
4:1 (Fat:prot+Carb)
90% calories from fat
10% cals Carb & Prot combined
4
Q
- How many calories per gram of
- Fat
- Protein
- Carb
A
- Fat: 9 calories per gram
- Protein: 4 cals per gram
- Carb: 4 cals per gram
5
Q
What is the ratio of fat:protein:carbs on the classic keto diet?
A
90:7:3
