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Ketosis being present when starvation occurs does not mean that starvation occurs every time ketosis is present. A in B doesn't mean B in A.

• solarmist 5y ago
  It seems we're arguing semantics here. My point is that it is biologically indistinguishable from starvation at this point again by definition. Without an interview a doctor could not tell the difference. Your point seems be an objection to the use of the word starvation because it doesn't progress to the later stages due to maintenance of available fatty acids. And that it can be useful and therefore the word starvation is inappropriate. Does this sum it up?
  • Zababa 5y ago
    No, we're not arguing semantics. The definition of starvation, according to wikipedia, is: "Starvation is a severe deficiency in caloric energy intake, below the level needed to maintain an organism's life.". However ketosis can occur at a normal caloric energy intake. Also from the article: "The symptoms of starvation show up in three stages. Phase one and two can show up in anyone that skips meals, diets, and goes through fasting.". But you can get into ketosis without fasting or skipping meals. I'm not sure what "diets" means here. If it means "following a non standard diet", that would cover low carb diet. However if it means "reducing your caloric intake for health/aesthetic reasons", it wouldn't cover it.