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by: Eric H. Kossoff, M.D., John M. Freeman, M.D., Zahava Turner, R.D., and James Rubenstein, M.D.

ISBN: 9781936303106 | 1936303108

Sometimes called the "miracle diet," the ketogenic diet has helped doctors treat difficult-to-control epileptic seizures in thousands of children. Coauthored by four respected Johns Hopkins clinicians, The Ketogenic Dietcontinues to be the definitive guide for parents, physicians, and dieticians wanting to implement this strict diet. Anyone who is placed on the Ketogenic Diet will be "prescribed" by their doctor to buy this book. This Fifth Edition has been extensively updated to reflect current advances in understanding how the diet works, how... MORE it should be used, and the future role of the diet as a treatment. Six new chapters address how to integrate the diet into all cultures, religions, and taste preferences; new information on modified and less restrictive versions of the diet that have been developed since the last edition; and new information showing the benefits of the diet for certain patients with other neurologic conditions. The best-seller also includes sample meal plans, a food database, a section on how the Atkins and modified ketogenic diet can be used as alternative diets to control epilepsy, and much more.

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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 childrenC Us alertness and mental clarity, impairing their ability to learn and reach their full pot

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Sometimes referred to as "miracle diet," the ketogenic diet has helped doctors treat difficult-to-control epileptic seizures in thousands of children. Coauthored by four respected experts from Johns Hopkins, "The Ketogenic Diet" continues to be the definitive guide for parents, physicians, and dieticians wanting to implement this strict diet. This Fifth Edition has been extensively updated to reflect current advances in understanding how the diet works, how it should be used, and the future role of the diet as a treatment. Six new chapters address how to integrate the diet into all cultures, religions, and taste preferences; new information on modified and less restrictive versions of the diet, and modified Atkins diets are included. The book also covers exciting new research that shows the diet may work for people with other neurological illnesses. This best-seller also includes sample meal plans, a food database, how to calculate foods, and much more.

Eric H. Kossof, MD: Associate Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics at The Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Kossoff is also the Director of the Pediatric Neurology Residency Program at The Johns Hopkins University. He is a co-author of Treatment of Pediatric Neurologic Disorders and The Ketogenic Diet, Fourth Edition. Dr. Kossoff is the editor of “Keto News” on epilepsy.com.John M. Freeman, MD: Lederer Professor Emeritus of Pediatric Epilepsy and Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics, The Johns Hopkins University. In 1969, he created and assumed directorship of the Johns Hopkins Child Neurology Program. In recognition of his numerous contributions and efforts in "perfecting and championing the ketogenic diet", The Johns Hopkins University renamed their epilepsy center The John M. Freeman Center for Pediatric Epilepsy 2002. He has written nearly 150 articles, 41 book chapters and seven books or editions of books including, The Ketogenic Diet: A Treatment for Children and Others with Epilepsy, and the award-winning Seizures and Epilepsy in Childhood: A Guide.Zahava Turner, RD, CSP, LDN: Formerly head pediatric dietician at Long Island Jewish Medical Center she is now the Ketogenic Dietitian for the John Freeman Epilepsy Center at The Johns Hopkins University. She is responsible for all nutritional aspects for patients following the ketogenic diet, including education, follow up and menu planning.James E. Rubenstein, MD: Neurodevelopmental pediatrician on the full-time staff at Kennedy Krieger Institute and The Johns Hopkins Hospital. He is a clinician working primarily in the fields of epilepsy, autism, and cerebral palsy and other complications of birth injury. His main role and goal is to provide comprehensive care and follow up for children with developmental disabilities utilizing the latest techniques in clinical evaluation and laboratory investigation/technology.