The ketogenic diet : a treatment for children and others with epilepsy / John M. Freeman [and others].

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computer

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online resource

ISBN:

9781934559789
1934559784
1281974986
9781281974983
9786611974985
6611974989

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Electronic books.

Additional physical formats: Print version:: Ketogenic diet.DDC classification:

618.92/8530654 22

LOC classification:

RJ496.E6 K47 2007eb

NLM classification:

WL 385

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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.

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Previous edition cataloged under John M. Freeman.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 277-282) and index.

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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.

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