Now in its seventh edition, Ketogenic Diet Therapies for Epilepsy and Other Conditions is the premier resource for anyone considering starting or already implementing a ketogenic diet for epilepsy or other medical disorder. Coauthored by a multi-disciplinary care team from the world-renowned Johns Hopkins Hospital, this valuable reference establishes how these diets work, providing both the basics as well as advanced methods on how to start and maintain children and adults on ketogenic diets. Written for parents, patients, dietitians, neurologists, and individuals embarking on ketogenic diets for any purpose, Ketogenic Diet Therapies brings a patient-centered approach to answering common questions related to the ketogenic, modified Atkins, and related therapeutic diets. With useful tips and information throughout, chapters cover diet selection, provide sample meal plans and recipes, offer guidance on how to connect with local and worldwide resources, and much more to ensure success.
Revised and thoroughly updated, this edition reflects the latest pediatric and adult ketogenic recommendations with expanded sections throughout. New chapters have been added to address areas of growing importance and popularity, such as the new modified ketogenic diet, the gut microbiome, infants and the diet, using diets for adults, exogenous ketones, and diets for conditions other than epilepsy with additional coverage of diabetes and obesity. As the go-to text on ketogenic diets over the course of seven editions, this book continues its mission of preparing patients, families, and professionals for the ketogenic journey ahead.
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Eric H. Kossoff, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics and a member of The John M. Freeman Pediatric Epilepsy Center, as well as the Division of Pediatric Neurology at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Zahava Turner, RD, CSP, LDN, is the Ketogenic Dietitian for the John Freeman Epilepsy Center at The Johns Hopkins University responsible for all nutritional aspects for patients following the ketogenic diet, including education, follow up and menu planning.
Mackenzie C. Cervenka, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Neurology and Director of the Adult Epilepsy Diet Center at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Bobbie J. Barron, RD, LDN, is the Research Nutritionist for the Adult Epilepsy Diet Center at Johns Hopkins University Medical Center.
Foreword I by Elaine Freeman
Foreword II by Jim Abrahams
Preface
Acknowledgements
SECTION 1: Overview of Diet Therapy
Chapter 1. Epilepsy Today and the Place of Diet Therapy
Chapter 2. History of the Ketogenic Diet
Chapter 3. How Does the Ketogenic Diet Work?
Chapter 4. The Brain-Gut Axis: How Ketogenic Diets Impact the Gut Microbiome
Chapter 5. Who Is a Candidate for Diet Therapy?
Chapter 6. Can the Diet Be Used Before Medications?
Chapter 7. Infants and the Ketogenic Diet
SECTION 2: The Classic Ketogenic Diet For Children
Chapter 8. Initiating the Ketogenic Diet
Chapter 9. Calculating the Ketogenic Diet
Chapter 10. All Those Supplements!
Chapter 11. KetoDietCalculator
Chapter 12. Fine-Tuning the Classic Ketogenic Diet
Chapter 13. Going Off the Ketogenic Diet
SECTION 3: The Modified Atkins Diet For Children
Chapter 14. When and Why Should I Use These "Alternative" Diets?
Chapter 15. The Modified Atkins Diet: History
Chapter 16. How Do I Use the Modified Atkins Diet?
Chapter 17. Ways To Fine Tune the Modified Atkins Diet
SECTION 4: Other Therapeutic Diets and Modifications
Chapter 18. The MCT Diet
Chapter 19. The Modified Ketogenic Diet (MKD) "UK"
Chapter 20. Intermittent Fasting
Chapter 21. The LGIT (Low-Glycemic Index Treatment)
Chapter 22. Formula Only Ketogenic Diets
Chapter 23. Exogenous Ketones
SECTION 5: Adults and Ketogenic Diets
Chapter 24. History of Using Ketogenic Diets In Adults With Epilepsy
Chapter 25. The Johns Hopkins Adult Epilepsy Diet Center
Chapter 26. Evidence for Effectiveness in Adults
Chapter 27. How to Use the MAD in Adults With Epilepsy
Chapter 28. Unique Issues That Adults Face With Ketogenic Diets
Chapter 29. Tips, Tricks, and Making It Healthy
SECTION 6: Life On Ketogenic Diets
Chapter 30. Support Groups and The Internet
Chapter 31. Side Effects of Ketogenic Diets and Handling Illnesses and Crises
Chapter 32. Dealing With Schools, Spouses, and Others Not Familiar With Ketogenic Diets
Chapter 33. Tips for Travel
Chapter 34. The Diet for All Cultures, Religions, and Food Preferences
Chapter 35. Using Diets Around the World
SECTION 7: Ketogenic Cooking
Chapter 36. Sample Meal Plans for The Ketogenic Diet
Chapter 37. Modified Atkins Diet Meal Plans and Recipes
SECTION 8: Diets for Conditions Other Than Epilepsy
Chapter 38. Brain Tumors
Chapter 39. Dementia
Chapter 40. Diabetes And Obesity
Chapter 41. Autism
Chapter 42. Headache
Appendices
Appendix A. Medications and Vitamins
Appendix B. Sample Letter of Medical Necessity
Appendix C. Sample Letter for Airplanes
Appendix D. Helpful Food Products Including Foods and Shakes
Appendix E. Carbohydrate in Liquid Medications – Ratio Adjustment Table
