No, we're not arguing semantics. The definition of starvation, according to wikipedia, is: "Starvation is a severe deficiency in caloric energy intake, below th

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.