Keto Diet Quiz: Carbohydrate Percentage, Side Effects, and Brain Fuel

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What percentage of a typical keto diet consists of carbohydrates?

  • 50-60%
  • 30-40%
  • 5-10% (correct)
  • 15-25%

What are some potential side effects of the keto diet?

  • Increased risk of heart disease due to high saturated fat intake (correct)
  • Improved mental clarity
  • Decreased risk of heart disease
  • Reduced nutrient deficiencies

What is the primary fuel source for the brain in ketosis?

  • Ketone bodies (correct)
  • Glutamate
  • GABA
  • Acetylcholine

What is the primary ketone body that has been shown to help suppress seizures in animal models?

<p>Acetoacetate (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential benefit of the ketogenic diet on the brain's energy metabolism?

<p>Increasing mitochondrial efficiency and ATP production (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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