Last updated: March 2, 2026 by Dr. David Park

Plan Your Ketogenic Diet Macros

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The ketogenic diet restricts carbohydrates to 5-10% of total calories, forcing your body to use fat for fuel instead of glucose. This state, called ketosis, typically requires keeping net carbs under 20-50g per day.

Standard keto macros are roughly 70% fat, 25% protein, and 5% carbohydrates. Adequate protein (1.2-1.7 g/kg) preserves muscle mass while your body adapts to burning fat.

Common use cases:

  • Starting a ketogenic diet
  • Maintaining ketosis for weight loss
  • Planning keto-friendly meals

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Dr. David Park

Applied Mathematician, PhD Mathematics

David holds a PhD in Applied Mathematics from MIT. He has published research on numerical methods and computational algorithms used in engineering and scientific calculators.

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