Table 2. Comparison of macronutrient composition of dietary therapy (KD, MAD, LGIT) Example of 1200 kcal.
Ratio | Macronutrient composition | ||||||
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g/day | % of total kcal | ||||||
Carbohydrate | Protein | Fat | Carbohydrate | Protein | Fat | ||
KD | 4:1 | 12 | 18 | 120 | 4.0 | 6.0 | 90.0 |
MAD | 1.7:1 | 10.0 | 51.5 | 106.2 | 3.3 | 17.1 | 79.6 |
LGIT | 0.66:1 | 30 | 90 | 80 | 10.0 | 30.0 | 60.0 |
KD:Ketogenic diet, MAD: modified Atkins diet, LGIT: low glycemic index treatment.