| Edition |
4th ed. |
| Description |
1 online resource (xvi, 309 pages) : map |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Note |
Previous ed. cataloged under John M. Freeman. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 277-282) and index. |
| 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. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Epilepsy in children -- Diet therapy.
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Epilepsy in children -- Diet therapy. |
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Epilepsy in children. |
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Ketogenic diet.
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Ketogenic diet. |
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Epilepsy -- diet therapy. |
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Diet, Carbohydrate-Restricted. |
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Child. |
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Infant. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Freeman, John Mark.
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Freeman, John Mark.
Ketogenic diet.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Ketogenic diet. 4th ed. New York : Demos : Distributed to the trade by Publishers Group West, ©2007 1932603182 9781932603187 (DLC) 2005031806 (OCoLC)62281873 |
| ISBN |
9781934559789 (electronic book) |
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1934559784 (electronic book) |
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