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Many young adults have ever thought of leading a healthy lifestyle that includes physical exercise and dietary habits. I figured that many of you are especially concerned about staying in shape, especially at a young age, since your current lifestyle will define your future well-being. Today, people aged between 18 and 26 are on numerous diets to maintain their physical shape?” (UChicago Medicine; Giroux).
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I am sure the majority of you are interested in the outcomes of the keto diet for the human body. First, I will briefly narrate what recommendations the diet prescribes.
The Keto diet requires high-fat consumption instead of relying solely on carbohydrates. According to the source, “in a daily 2,000-calorie diet, that might look like 165 grams of fat, 40 grams of carbs, and 75 grams of protein” (Harvard Health Publishing 7). In general, it presumes consuming small portions of vegetables, grains, and sugar but does not restrict eating foods containing saturated fats and proteins (Kianpour).
As you can see, the diet is high in saturated fats, and this means it can affect one’s health.
The main potential risk is nutrient deficiency because when a person does not consume vegetables or grains, they lack such micronutrients as selenium or vitamins B and C. Moreover, the diet is low in fiber foods which causes constipation (Harvard Health Publishing; Kianpour). Kidney and liver problems may be listed as negative consequences of high-fat consumption because too much fat and protein are hard to metabolize (UChicago Medicine).
As you may notice, even though the diet helps people lose weight, it causes significant harm to the human body. Although I have never tried this diet, I consider that nutrient consumption should not be cut down to zero since it harms one’s health (Giroux). As an audience thinking about looking good, doing sports, and eating healthy food, I suggest you research a more nutritious diet.
Works Cited
Kianpour, Masoud. “Body Management as a Resource Culture to Achieve the Good Life (the Keto Diet in Iran).” Culture & Psychology, vol. 27, no. 1, 2021, pp. 118–130.
Giroux, Natalya F. “The Keto Diet and Long-Term Weight Loss: Is It a Safe Option?” Inquiries Journal, vol. 12, no. 10, 2020.
“Ketogenic Diet: What Are The Risks?” UChicago Medicine, 2019. Web.
“Should You Try The Keto Diet?” Harvard Health Publishing, 2020. Web.