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keto
This term is a colloquial clipping of ketogenic. It is primarily used in casual conversation, health blogs, and social media contexts. While the full term ketogenic is preferred in medical or scientific literature, keto is the standard shorthand for the lifestyle and dietary practice.
As a noun, it refers to the diet itself and is treated as an uncountable mass noun. You do not refer to multiple ketos; instead, you refer to the diet or a keto plan. When used as an adjective, it modifies nouns like diet, lifestyle, or snacks to indicate adherence to the specific nutritional guidelines of ketosis.
Meanings
Examples
I wonder if keto is actually sustainable in the long run.
Just stick to keto and you will see the results.
She bought a bunch of keto snacks at the store.
My doctor suggested I try keto to manage my blood sugar.
I can't believe how much energy I have since starting keto.