MACKENZIE C. CERVENKA / MACKENZIE CCERVENKA
Now in its seventh edition, Ketogenic Diet Therapies for Epilepsy and Other Conditionsis the premier resource for anyone considering starting or already implementing aketogenic diet for epilepsy or other medical disorder. Coauthored by a multidisciplinarycare team from the world-renowned Johns Hopkins Hospital, this valuable referenceestablishes how these diets work, providing both the basics as well as advancedmethods on how to start and maintain children and adults on ketogenic diets. Writtenfor parents, patients, dietitians, neurologists, and individuals embarking on ketogenicdiets for any purpose, Ketogenic Diet Therapies brings a patient-centered approach toanswering common questions related to the ketogenic, modified Atkins, and relatedtherapeutic diets. With useful tips and information throughout, chapters cover dietselection, provide sample meal plans and recipes, offer guidance on how to connectwith local and worldwide resources, and much more to ensure success.Revised and thoroughly updated, this edition reflects the latest pediatric and adultketogenic recommendations with expanded sections throughout. New chapters havebeen added to address areas of growing importance and popularity, such as the newmodified ketogenic diet, the gut microbiome, infants and the diet, using diets foradults, exogenous ketones, and diets for conditions other than epilepsy with additionalcoverage of diabetes and obesity. As the go-to text on ketogenic diets over the courseof seven editions, this book continues its mission of preparing patients, families, andprofessionals for the ketogenic journey ahead
