Nervous System - Pediatric/Paediatric Epilepsy: Ketogenic Diet

Practice Questions

Click on the Practice Question to view the synthesis of the literature and the practice guidance or recommendation.

• Intervention

  Q: Is pre-ketogenic diet evaluation and counselling essential for the success of ketogenic diet treatment for pediatric intractable epilepsy?

  Last Updated: 2023-09-27

• Q: What is the efficacy of following a ketogenic diet (classic, medium chain triglyceride, low glycemic index treatment or modified Atkins diet) in the treatment of pediatric intractable epilepsy?

  Last Updated: 2023-09-27

• Q: What are nutritional requirements (energy, protein, fluid, vitamins and minerals) to support growth and nutritional status for children receiving the ketogenic diet (classic or MCT) while maintaining good seizure control?

  Last Updated: 2023-09-27

• Q: How can a ketogenic diet (classic, medium chain triglyceride, low glycemic index treatment or modified Atkins diet) be initiated safely and effectively for the treatment of pediatric intractable epilepsy?

  Last Updated: 2023-09-28

• Related Knowledge Pathways

  Diet Composition - Ketogenic Diet

  Last Updated: 2021-10-20