The Ketogenic Diet: A Complete Guide for the Dieter and Practitioner is the first book to objectively examine the ketogenic diet. This book serves as a reference for the dieter who has questions regarding the physiology, adaptations, and effects of a ketogenic diet. The contents are fully referenced for health professionals such as dietitians, physicians, personal trainers and nutritionists. Anyone interested in the ketogenic diet will find this book a valuable resource.

Topics include:

• Human fuel utilization and changes that occur during a ketogenic diet.
• Adaptations during the development of ketosis, including a detailed discussion of protein sparing.
• The impact of the ketogenic diet on body composition in terms of weight, water and fat loss.
• An examination of the potential metabolic effects of ketosis including in the kidney and liver, brain function, and cholesterol levels.
• Guidelines for optimization of a ketogenic diet for various goals such as fat loss, bodybuilding, and endurance athletes.
• Basic exercise physiology concepts for aerobic exercise, interval training and weight training. The impact of exercise on fat loss is also addressed.
• Two modified ketogenic diets, which integrate carbohydrates while allowing the adaptations to ketosis to occur.
• Sample exercise routines for beginning, intermediate and advanced exercisers, as well as guidelines for pre-contest preparation for bodybuilders.