Chapter 24, Problem 24.95P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason should be determined for the naming of Atkins low carbohydrate diet as a ketogenic diet.

Concept introduction:

Carbohydrates are organic compounds (biomolecules) contains carbon, hydrogen and oxygen with empirical formula ${\text{C}}_{\text{m}}{\left({\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}\right)}_{\text{n}}$ , this formula holds true for monosaccharides. Carbohydrates supply energy to the body and are made up of sugar units known as saccharides. 'Saccharide' word comes from a Greek word which means sugar. Carbohydrates are classified into four categories based on the sugar moieties namely monosaccharides, disaccharides, oligosaccharides and polysaccharides.

Examples: glucose, lactose, maltose, starch, cellulose, fructose etc.