Meaning of the word keto-diet in English

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keto-diet

US /ˈkiː.t̬oʊ ˌdaɪ.ət/
UK /ˈkiː.t̬oʊ ˌdaɪ.ət/

Noun

1.

a type of eating plan in which someone aims to lose body weight by eating a lot of foods that are high in fat, but few carbohydrates (= foods such as bread and potatoes), with the result that the body is forced to burn fats rather than carbohydrates:

Example:
The keto diet is a very low-carb and high-fat diet.
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