The term ONE MIGHT BE KETOGENIC is related to a DIET, which can be abbreviated to DIET. A ketogenic DIET is a high-fat, low-carbohydrate DIET that has been used for medical purposes since the 1920s. It is often used to treat certain medical conditions, such as epilepsy, and is also used by some people to lose weight. The DIET works by forcing the body to burn fat instead of carbohydrates for energy, resulting in ketosis.