| Description |
1 online resource (xvi, 309 pages) : map |
| Contents |
pt. 1. Overview of the traditional ketogenic diet -- pt. 2. The ABC's of the ketogenic diet -- pt. 3. Calculations -- pt. 4. Modified ketogenic diets -- pt. 5. Ketogenic cooking -- pt. 6. Speculation -- pt. 7. Appendices |
| Summary |
One in five children with epilepsy has seizures that are resistant to medications. Even when seizures are fairly well under control, medication may affect childrens alertness and mental clarity, impairing their ability to learn and reach their full potential. Many parents are looking beyond currently available medications for a satisfying solution to seizure treatment. The ketogenic diet is such an answer. This rigid, mathematically calculated, doctor-supervised diet is high in fat and low in carbohydrate and protein, and strictly limits both calories and liquid intake. The diet helps to c |
| Notes |
Previous edition cataloged under John M. Freeman |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 277-282) and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Epilepsy in children -- Diet therapy
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Ketogenic diet.
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Low-carbohydrate diet.
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Children.
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Infants.
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Epilepsy -- diet therapy
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Diet, Carbohydrate-Restricted
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Diet, Ketogenic
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Child
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Infant
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children (people by age group)
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infants.
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MEDICAL -- Pediatrics.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Children's Health.
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Low-carbohydrate diet
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Infants
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Children
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Epilepsy in children -- Diet therapy
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Ketogenic diet
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Freeman, John Mark.
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Freeman, John Mark.
Ketogenic diet
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| ISBN |
9781934559789 |
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1934559784 |
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1281974986 |
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9781281974983 |
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9786611974985 |
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6611974989 |
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