The Ketogenic Diet: A Breakdown of this Popular Eating Plan 

Commonly called “keto,” the ketogenic diet refers to any diet therapy that creates the metabolic state of ketosis. It is defined as:

• High in fat: typically 80 percent or more of total calories
• Moderate in protein: 1 gram per kilogram of body weight
• Low in carbohydrates: 40 to 60 grams per day from foods with a glycemic index under 50.

Source: The Ketogenic Diet: A Breakdown of this Popular Eating Plan – Food & Nutrition Magazine