infographic - ketogenic diet
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KETOGENICTHE
DIET
Learn more about . . .
A special high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet that
may help control seizures in some people with epilepsy.
Requiring careful measurements of calories,
fluids and proteins, it is prescribed by a
physician and monitored by a dietitian.
WHAT IS THE KETOGENIC DIET?
WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL?
The body usually uses carbohydrates (e.g., sugar,
bread, pasta) for fuel. Since the ketogenic diet is very
low in carbs, fats become the primary fuel
instead.
One of many theories for how the diet may decrease
seizures is that ketones have a direct
anticonvulsant effect in the brain.
FOR WHOM DOES IT WORK BEST?
Doctors usually recommend the diet for children
whose seizures are resistant to medicine,
particularly for children with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome.
It’s typically not prescribed to adults, as restrictive
food choices make it hard to follow. However,
a modified Atkins diet can be used to
successfully achieve the same effect.
TIPS FOR SUCCESSWhat and when you eat are important!
Some options to try include . . .
AVOID SUGAR,
FRUCTOSE & GRAINS
EAT LOTS OF
FRESH VEGETABLES
LOW-TO-MODERATE
HIGH-QUALITY PROTEINS
HIGH-QUALITY,
HEALTHFUL FATS
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Unheated nut oils
Coconut oil
Avocados
Eggs
Meats
Nuts
Leafy greens
Broccoli
Carrot
Granulated sugar
White bread
Pasta
"ketogenic" means it
produces “ketones” in the body.
(keto = ketone, genic = producing)
A “ketone” is an organic compound containing a
carbonyl group =C=O bonded to two hydrocarbon groups,
made by oxidizing secondary alcohols.
Ask your Doctor!